Disruption of Munich's S-Bahn service over holidays due to implementation of new control center. - Disruption in Munich's Subway System Over the Holidays Due to New Railway Station Construction
Munich's S-Bahn faces disruptions during Whitsun holidays due to the commissioning of a new electronic control center at Ostbahnhof. The Deutsche Bahn (DB) initiative aims to modernize the control and safety technology around the heavily frequented interchange by digitizing it.
Beginning June 6th, the main S-Bahn track and adjacent lines around Ostbahnhof will close. As a result, S-Bahn services will be unavailable between Pasing and Riem, Giesing, Trudering, and Johanneskirchen. Buses will replace trains every ten minutes between Pasing and Ostbahnhof, and replacement traffic will operate in affected outer districts.
From June 7th to 13th, S-Bahn traffic around Ostbahnhof will remain inaccessible. This primarily affects the sections from Ostbahnhof to Isartor, Giesing, Trudering, and Johanneskirchen. Buses will be used as a replacement, with a five-minute interval between Isartor and Ostbahnhof.
Despite the heavily adapted timetable, high demand is possible, especially on June 8th during the UEFA Nations League final. Passengers are advised to switch to U-Bahn, regional trains, or alternative S-Bahn connections if feasible. For the route to the airport, the S-Bahn recommends using line S1, which runs every 20 minutes with extended trains.
In the third construction phase from June 13th to 18th, railway experts will monitor the new control center's operation in real-time. S-Bahn traffic in the affected area will continue to be reduced precautionarily. Lines S1 and S5 will not yet run through the main track, and there will still be occasional train cancellations on other lines. regular traffic is expected to resume from June 19th.
This project is part of broader investments aimed at modernizing Munich’s rail infrastructure. Other ongoing projects include tunnel construction and capacity expansion projects. A new tunnel project, involving Ostbahnhof, is also underway, with construction starting in June 2025 and significant value attributed to these upgrades.
- The Commission has also been consulted on the use of technology in the draft directive on the modernization of Munich's S-Bahn, particularly in the context of the new electronic control center at Ostbahnhof, which is being installed to improve safety and efficiency in the heavily frequented interchange.
- The deployment of this new technology, along with wider infrastructure improvements such as tunnel construction and capacity expansion, forms part of a broader effort to advance Munich's rail infrastructure, aiming to provide better services and cope with growing general-news demand in the city.
