Jena, 02.06.2026 – Commuters and rail travelers on the Saalebahn must prepare for significant restrictions this coming weekend. Due to construction work by DB InfraGO, the track section between the Jenaer Saalbahnhof and Camburg will be fully closed for several days, requiring the implementation of a comprehensive rail replacement service.
- Closure period: Friday, June 5 (from 9:00 PM) to Tuesday, June 9, 2026
- Affected lines: RB 25 (Halle – Jena – Saalfeld) & RE 15 (Leipzig – Jena – Saalfeld)
- Changed departure point: All replacement buses start and end at the station Jena-Paradies
- Timetable information: Current times online at abellio.de/verkehr-aktuell
Closure of the Saalebahn from Friday evening
Necessary infrastructure work by DB InfraGO will lead to a multi-day track closure for all train traffic. The closure begins on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 9:00 PM and extends through Tuesday, June 9, 2026. During this time, no regular trains can operate on the affected section.
Express buses vs. intermediate stops: What passengers need to know
As a replacement for the canceled trains, a rail replacement service with buses will be established. Passengers should note two completely different types of connections:
- Express buses to Naumburg: These buses travel directly without intermediate stops to Naumburg (Saale). They are ideal for travelers who need a fast direct connection without delays at smaller stations.
- Buses with all intermediate stops: These buses serve all regular stops along the route to Großheringen. At Großheringen station, passengers then have connections to the trains of the regional rail line RB 20.
Important for all travelers from Jena: The departure and arrival point for the replacement buses is not the Saalbahnhof, but the station Jena-Paradies.
Impact on lines RB 25 and RE 15
The closure results in changes on several lines:
- Line RB 25 (Halle – Jena – Saalfeld): Trains are completely canceled between Jena and Camburg and will be replaced by buses. As a special feature, individual trips after 10:00 PM will even be served by buses on the entire section to Saalfeld.
- Line RE 15 (Leipzig – Jena – Saalfeld): Although the replacement service does not affect this line directly, the departure times of the RE 15 trains will change on the remaining section between Jena and Saalfeld during the specified period.
Travelers are urgently requested to check their connection in the online information media before starting their journey.
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Schienenersatzverkehr zwischen Jena und Camburg
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