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Weeks of rail chaos ahead as Halle (Saale) bridge work shuts key routes

Your commute just got harder. Bridge repairs will halt trains for weeks, stranding passengers between Halle, Naumburg, and beyond—with no quick fix in sight.

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Weeks of rail chaos ahead as Halle (Saale) bridge work shuts key routes

Major rail disruptions are set to affect passengers travelling between Halle (Saale) and surrounding areas over the coming weeks. Bridge construction work by DB InfraGO will close key sections of track, leading to cancellations, early departures, and replacement bus services. From May 18 to June 12, 2023, engineers will carry out bridge repairs between Merseburg and Großkorbetha. This closure will halt RE 16 and RB 25 services, which normally connect Halle (Saale) with Naumburg, Jena, and Saalfeld. Instead, rail-replacement buses will cover the affected routes.

On May 24, additional closures will take place due to Pentecost Sunday events. The entire line between Halle (Saale) Central Station and Merseburg will shut from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. During this time, the S11 service will also stop running between Halle and Merseburg from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., with buses replacing trains between Halle and Großkorbetha.

Between May 19–28 and May 31–June 9, RB 25 trains will leave Halle (Saale) earlier than usual. Even after June 13, no trains will operate between Leipzig/Markranstädt and Weißenfels/Naumburg. The Merseburg–Großkorbetha stretch will remain closed far longer, with no reopening expected until July 3, 2026. Passengers should plan for extended travel times and check schedules before setting off. Replacement buses will serve key stops, but delays are likely during peak periods. The long-term closure of the Merseburg–Großkorbetha section means further disruptions will continue for years.

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