- Start date: Monday, February 23, 2026 (Start of school after winter holidays)
- Affected lines: Straßenbahn 3 as well as bus lines 10, 11, 12 and 16
- Focus: Adjustments to early morning services to secure connections
- Info: Available in the MeinJena app and online
Jena (18.02.2026) – When school resumes next Monday, February 23, 2026, and commuter traffic picks up after the winter holidays, public transport users in Jena must prepare for several changes. Jenaer Nahverkehr has announced timetable adjustments for selected lines. The focus is on early morning services to ensure a smoother transition between different modes of transport.
Better Connectivity at Bahnhof Göschwitz
One of the central changes affects the important commuter axis in the south of the city. On Straßenbahn-Linie 3, the early connection at 5:00 a.m. from Winzerla will be optimized. This tram will have a short waiting period at Bahnhof Göschwitz between 5:08 a.m. and 5:13 a.m.
The reason for this measure is to improve the connection chain: the adjustment is intended to ensure that passengers arriving at Bahnhof Göschwitz by train from the direction of Erfurt or Gera can reliably reach their onward journey towards Lobeda-Ost. Especially for commuters who rely on the combination of regional trains and trams, this synchronization in morning rush-hour traffic is essential.
Adjustments in the Bus Network: Linien 10, 11, 12 and 16
There are also various adjustments in bus traffic that passengers should note:
- Linie 10: The nightly 30-minute frequency will be extended until 5:00 a.m. An increase to a 10-minute frequency in both directions will now only occur from 6:00 a.m.
- Linien 11 and 12: Departure times for early morning services on these lines have also been slightly modified. Commuters using these routes are asked to check their usual times.
- Linie 16: Residents and commuters from Vierzehnheiligen must be at the stop five minutes earlier in the future. The first trip of the day starts earlier here to better ensure connections in the city center of Jena.
Why are Timetables Adjusted?
Timetable adjustments after holiday periods are not uncommon. Transport companies like Jenaer Nahverkehr use data from ongoing operations and passenger feedback to identify weak points in the network. Often, it is a matter of just a few minutes, which can be decisive for whether a connecting bus or tram is reached or not.
Hubs like Göschwitz or the city center are complex systems where delays of a few minutes can trigger a domino effect. The current measures aim to build in buffer times or time departures so that transfers are less stressful.
Information Options for Passengers
Since these are changes in the range of minutes, which can nevertheless determine punctuality at work or school, Jenaer Nahverkehr advises all passengers to check their connections. The new departure times have already been entered into the electronic information systems.
Current data is available via the “MeinJena” app, the website of the Stadtwerke, and on the digital displays at the stops. Anyone who does not want to rely on habit on Monday morning should take a quick look at the timetable information over the weekend.
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