Major Rail Disruptions Announced for Halle During Modernization Work

Deutsche Bahn confirms rerouted services and replacement buses from March 22 to March 27, with normal operations planned to resume before the Leipzig Book Fair.

• Train services in Halle will face significant disruptions due to modernization work at the Halle rail junction, starting March 22 at 10 PM.
• Long-distance routes, including Intercity and ICE lines, will be rerouted or canceled, with no long-distance connections between Erfurt and Berlin on March 26.
• Local S-Bahn services between Halle and Leipzig will be replaced by buses, impacting S3, S5, and S5X lines.
• Travelers should expect longer travel times due to rerouted trains, replacement buses, and additional transfer times.
• Deutsche Bahn plans to fully restore normal operations by March 27, in time for the Leipzig Book Fair.

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