Improved access on the Gäubahn while partial interruption by Stuttgart 21

Improved access on the Gäubahn while partial interruption by Stuttgart 21

improved access on the Gäubahn while partial interruption by Stuttgart 21

The state of Baden-Württemberg has agreed an improved access on the Gäubahn and some access routes in order to compensate for the partial interruption of the Gäubahn in the course of the commissioning of Stuttgart 21. The Gäubahn will be interrupted by and to Singen and Zurich in the Stuttgart city area until in mid -2026 if the planned pfaffe tunnel is to restore the connection.

Transport Minister Winfried Hermann presented the compensation package in Rottweil and emphasized that despite the interruption, passengers will be received significantly better offers on the route between Stuttgart and Singen. In addition, he appealed to the federal government and the train to promote the planning and construction of the Pfaffenstig tunnel and to secure the financing.

The improved access requirement contains hourly intercourse intercourse intercourse and the introduction of metropolitan express trains (Mex) in the Stuttgart area. The Mex trains should increase capacity and significantly improve the number of trips in regional transport. The S-Bahn line 1 is also extended from Herrenberg to Horb to ensure a continuous, transfer-free connection to the Stuttgart Central Station.

Overall, the improved access requirement during the interruption of the Gäubahn for passengers should offer a comfortable and efficient travel option from and to Stuttgart in both regional and long-distance transport. The measures could help reduce the load on passengers during the construction work for Stuttgart 21 and to make traffic on the affected routes more smoothly.