Train cancellations and replacement services: Whitsun holidays without Ammertalbahn!

Train cancellations and replacement services: Whitsun holidays without Ammertalbahn!

The upcoming Pentecost holidays bring with them some restrictions for travelers in the Tübingen region. On Saturday, June 21st, the closure of the Ammertalbahn between Tübingen and Herrenberg begins due to necessary renovation work. These will last throughout the Whitsun holidays and the trains will be canceled until June 21st. The construction work, as SWR reports, is urgently needed and was announced well in advance.

SWEG is setting up a replacement rail service for the affected passengers. The replacement buses run from Tübingen ZOB (bus platform A) to the bus station in Herrenberg (bus platform R) and are available all day. It should be noted that the Regiobus serves all stops, while the express bus only stops in Entringen, Pfäffingen and Unterjesingen. Up to three bicycles may be taken per bus as long as space allows. Strollers and wheelchairs have priority; However, heavy electric wheelchairs should be registered in advance.

Restrictions on the Zollern-Alb Railway

But the Ammertalbahn is not the only line affected by the restrictions. From Tuesday, the Zollern-Alb railway between Hechingen and Gammertingen will also be closed for a longer period of time. The reason for the closure here is the work on the signal box, which will take more than a month. Trains are expected to run again from July 19th. Here too, a replacement rail service will be set up from Hechingen (bus platform 6) to Gammertingen (bus platform 3), which will run at regular train times and serve all affected towns. Passengers can purchase tickets at the counter or via the Naldo app, while bicycles cannot be taken on this bus.

In addition to the planned work on the Ammertalbahn, there are currently problems with the trains between Tübingen and Entringen due to a defective electric multiple unit, as SWP reports. A replacement rail service was used as the trains are currently being converted and repainted in Krefeld. These bottlenecks in car use have led to cancellations since last week, which is unsettling travelers. The local operations manager of the special purpose association, Alexander Bleher, has already urged Deutsche Bahn to be more reliable and hopes that the problems will be solved soon.

Conclusion and recommendations

The extensive construction work and the logistical difficulties require patience and flexibility from travelers in the Tübingen region. It is recommended that you check online for current connections and possible changes before traveling. A return to the regular timetable is expected on Monday, June 22nd, when the new Herrenberg-Zwerchweg stop will also be put into operation.