The extensive construction work on the Saxony-Franconia Main Line through Thuringia is progressing according to Deutsche Bahn - but there will be restrictions for travelers. After three years of renovation work, Altenburg station in eastern Thuringia will be completed in September, Deutsche Bahn announced on Thursday in Gösnitz (Altenburger Land), Thuringia. This will improve conditions for people with limited mobility and travelers with heavy luggage, bicycles or baby carriages. However, line closures are necessary first.
In order to connect new tracks, points and signals to the electronic interlocking technology, train traffic on the Neukieritzsch-Altenburg/Schmölln- Gößnitz/Meerane-Crimmitschau lines will have to be suspended from July 7 to September 2. Closures are planned in sections. Replacement bus services and modified timetables
Several construction sites between Leipzig and Crimmitschau are being worked on at the same time, explained Jens Hettwer, Head of Technology at DB InfraGO. Certain work in the track area and in the electronic signal boxes is only possible when no trains are running. This is why construction work between Regis-Breitingen, Altenburg, Gößnitz and Crimmitschau is being bundled.
