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Rail chaos ended: Munich-Holzkirchen accessible again from Thursday!
Munich's rail connections to Holzkirchen will be available again as normal from Thursday, July 15, 2025, after switch damage.
Rail chaos ended: Munich-Holzkirchen accessible again from Thursday!
Finally there is good news for all commuters, students and day trippers traveling between Munich and the Oberland. From Thursday, the end of this week, the railway line between Munich and Holzkirchen will be accessible again. This is reported by the BR. After a month-long closure due to switch damage, train drivers are happy about the regular service of the Munich S-Bahn, which will run again to Holzkirchen from Thursday.
In addition, the Bavarian Regiobahn (BRB) will start offering its full range of trains from Friday. The route had previously been impassable since the end of June due to switch damage. The damage was discovered during a regular inspection, whereupon the railway decided to close the route German railway communicates.
Passenger frustration
The months-long lockdown brought with it some problems. The rail replacement service in particular caused frustration, as large taxis and buses initially did not offer enough space and did not have a fixed timetable. Although the buses later ran every 20 minutes between Giesing and Holzkirchen, they could not completely compensate for the actual capacity of the train traffic. Due to the extended travel times, commuters and travelers were asked to avoid traveling in this area if possible.
In order to make the route passable again as quickly as possible, damaged switches were temporarily replaced with straight rails. Further switches are to be replaced with new ones, with production being accelerated to minimize the impact of the disruption.
Railways invest in maintenance
With the reopening of the route between Giesing and Holzkirchen, not only will commuter traffic be stabilized, but the quality of life of travelers will also be improved. However, in the current situation, it is advisable to regularly consult the Munich S-Bahn news and find out about possible changes to the timetable.