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Munich's main S-Bahn line: closures until Advent!
S-Bahn main line in Munich closed until November 10th. Construction work delays timetables, dissatisfaction among restaurateurs.
Munich's main S-Bahn line: closures until Advent!
From Friday, October 31st, the S-Bahn main line in Munich will be closed for an important construction phase. The lockdown begins at 10:20 p.m. and ends on Monday, November 10th. How Mercury reported, the construction work is necessary to install switches and signals that will ensure an increased number of trips between Pasing and Heimeranplatz. This is particularly important in the run-up to Christmas, as passenger numbers are expected to increase.
The various S-Bahn lines are adjusting according to the work and have different timetables during the closure. For example, the S1 will only run between Freising/Airport and Moosach, while the S2 will run every half hour between Petershausen and the main train station. The restrictions will also be noticeable on the weekends after the autumn holidays, especially from November 15th to 17th.
Construction work for Advent
The situation becomes particularly challenging during Advent weekends. On the first two weekends in Advent, the main route will be restricted again, when only the S6 and S2 will partially travel through the tunnel. These measures are necessary to carry out track work, cable laying and the search for World War II bombs muenchen.de.
The affected restaurateurs and stand operators in the city center are less enthusiastic about these ongoing closures. Georg Lemke, the spokesman for the city center landlords, expressed his dissatisfaction and described the situation as a “permanent situation”. Wolfgang Fischer from CityPartner, on the other hand, has discovered something positive in this matter and praises the railway for still wanting to bring customers into the city on Saturday.
S-Bahn Munich's importance
The Munich S-Bahn has been an important part of local public transport since 1972, connecting the state capital with the surrounding area. With a total of nine lines, there are good connections to Bavarian districts such as Munich, Dachau and Freising. In addition, the second main line has been under construction since 2017, which is intended to create more capacity to cope with growing demand. The main line, originally planned as a connecting line, covers an 11 km long route, which is important for many commuters.
In summary, the construction work will not only provide improved infrastructure, but will also make general travel in the region easier. However, it remains to be seen how streets and shops will adapt to this lockdown period to compensate for the potential loss of customers during the run-up to Christmas.