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Construction site chaos: rail passengers in Brandenburg and Saxony affected!
In Elsterwerda there will be timetable changes and replacement services on several railway lines due to construction work from January 29th to 30th, 2026.
Construction site chaos: rail passengers in Brandenburg and Saxony affected!
Deutsche Bahn has announced some changes to regional transport in Brandenburg for the coming week. Due to planned construction work, there are restrictions on the lines RB 31, RB 49, RE 11 and RE 15 that travelers should note. Loud news.de The measures will begin on January 29th, 2026 and end on January 30th, 2026. The construction work will be particularly noticeable on the night of Thursday, January 29th, to Friday, January 30th, between 10:00 p.m. and 5:45 a.m.
Replacement services will be set up for the affected routes. Buses are used between Elsterwerda-Biehla and Elsterwerda and between Bad Liebenwerda and Ruhland to Hoyerswerda. These measures are necessary to modernize the infrastructure, but replacement transport may also entail restrictions on the transport of bicycles, wheelchairs and strollers. Bus stops are not always directly at the train stations, which may require some planning for travelers.
Timetable deviations and train cancellations
Unfortunately, several trains are completely canceled during construction work. The following connections are specifically affected:
- RE 18181, RE 18294 und RE 18296 fallen zwischen Ruhland und Hoyerswerda aus.
- RB 18421, 18422, 18442 und 18444 fallen zwischen Bad Liebenwerda und Ruhland aus.
- RB 18000, 18001, 18038, 18040, 18041 und 18043 fallen zwischen Elsterwerda-Biehla und Elsterwerda aus.
Rail customers are requested to pay close attention to the departure times of the replacement service in order to avoid any inconveniences. Changed timetables will be available via travel information from January 21, 2026 bahn.de, available in the DB Navigator and in the VBB “Bus&Bahn” app.
Punctuality in regional transport
As is well known, the punctuality of German railways can fluctuate. In 2023, the punctuality of long-distance trains will be around 64%, while DB Regio's regional trains were at a very acceptable 92 to 93% in the first quarter. However, disruptions such as construction sites or technical problems can always lead to schedule deviations. For travelers, this often means patience and flexibility.
In addition to the construction work, it is recommended that interactive offers be put on bahndampf.de to use. There, passengers will find current reports on delays, train cancellations and other important information that can make their journey easier.
Even if there are temporary hurdles, Deutsche Bahn remains an important connection for commuters and travelers in the region. Train drivers should certainly be prepared and regularly check the latest traffic reports in order to be able to travel in a relaxed manner.