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Tram service in Leipzig came to a complete standstill at the end of June due to heat-related damage. Now, the transit authority has responded to another spell of very high temperatures.

Chemnitz Scores Well in Accessibility

How well can people with disabilities get around Chemnitz by bus and train? An ADAC test highlights the city’s many strengths but also identifies areas where there is still room for improvement. | more

Leipzig's trams will be back in full service starting Thursday

After suffering heat-related damage, Leipzig's trams are back in service. An expert report will now determine what caused the problems and how operations can be better protected in the future. | more

Brains on Silicon 2026 bringt internationale KI-Spitzen nach Dresden

Am 14. und 15. September 2026 wird Dresden erneut zum Treffpunkt für angewandte Künstliche Intelligenz. Bei der Brains on Silicon 2026 im ICD Dresden sprechen Expertinnen und Experten von Unternehmen wie SAP, GitHub und You.com darüber, wie KI aus Pilotprojekten in echte Geschäftsprozesse kommt. | more

Leipzig's Trams Are Running — Expert Investigates Heat Damage

Why did the joint sealant melt in the heat and bring Leipzig's streetcars to a standstill? An expert is investigating the causes; initial findings are expected by the end of August. | more

Trams in Leipzig are largely running again

Once again, volunteers in Leipzig have scraped away the debris from the tram tracks. How is tram service faring in the trade fair city following the heat-related damage? | more

Heat Damage: Leipzig Trams Are Running Again

Extreme heat damage has disrupted tram service in Leipzig. Several lines are now back in operation. This is also thanks to many volunteers. | more

Interaktive Ausstellung: "Medizin der Zukunft" im TGZ Bautzen

Medizin, die man anfassen kann – die interaktive Ausstellung „Medizin der Zukunft“ macht im TGZ Bautzen Station und lädt alle Neugierigen ein. Von Organzüchtung bis zur Blicksteuerung: Hier wird Zukunft nicht nur erklärt, sondern hautnah erlebbar. | more

Chemnitz–Leipzig rail line: Temporary schedule due to a shortage of trains

Attention commuters: Starting Sunday, trains on the RE 6 line between Leipzig and Chemnitz will run on a different schedule, and in the evenings, part of the route will be served only by buses. Here’s why. | more

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