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Important railway line in Nuremberg: closed for construction work from August!
From August 4, 2025, an important railway line in Nuremberg will be closed due to construction work to ensure accessibility. Affected stations, including Nuremberg-Ostring and Schwaig, will receive improved access. Replacement train services will be set up.
Important railway line in Nuremberg: closed for construction work from August!
Deutsche Bahn is facing a significant challenge: from August 4th to September 15th, a central route in the Nuremberg area will be closed for extensive construction work. These measures are part of a large project to improve accessibility at several stations. How merkur.de reported, the closure affects the route between Nuremberg main station and Lauf an der Pegnitz.
The aim of the work is to adapt the entrance edges of the S-Bahn to the platform edges, as there is a height difference of 20 cm. DB InfraGO raises the track bed to compensate for this difference. Not only are the tracks and sleepers dismantled, a new leveling layer and new tracks are also being used. During the day, work is generally from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., although night work is also planned in exceptional cases. Particularly noise-intensive work is planned for certain periods at the affected stations.
The S2 trains will be replaced by buses during the closure, and passengers are encouraged to find out about departure times using the DB Navigator or notices at the stations.
As part of the expansion of the Nuremberg-Bamberg railway line, new barrier-free platforms are planned at three stops. The final construction phase between Altendorf and Strullendorf brings with it numerous innovations, including new overhead lines and bridges. The work is expected to be completed in September 2023. How deutschebahn.com emphasizes, this is an important step towards improving the train connection between Nuremberg and Bamberg, which is part of the Munich-Berlin high-speed line.
The developments in accessibility are not only a technical concern, but also a social one. Mobility opportunities are crucial for many people, especially those with disabilities, to actively participate in life.
The “Act on Equality for People with Disabilities” (BGG), introduced in 2002, has initiated decisive changes in the area of public transport. However, it alone is not enough to achieve full accessibility by January 1, 2022. How bmv.de clarifies, all local transport plans must take into account the needs of people with mobility or sensory impairments. From the end of June 2025, the requirements of the Accessibility Strengthening Act must also be observed in certain areas of passenger transport services.
The ongoing construction work and the resulting changes show that accessibility is an ongoing goal that affects all users - regardless of age or physical condition - as a quality feature in public transport. Deutsche Bahn and the measures currently associated with it lay a good foundation for an integrative future of rail transport.