Accessible Jenertal tram stop to resume service on August 15
Jena, August 14, 2026 – Extensive construction work at the Jenertal stop and maintenance on the tram tracks in Oberaue have been successfully completed.
Infrastructure
Jena: Changed Right-of-Way in Mühltal
The city of Jena has adjusted the traffic regulations at the intersection of Mühltal and Münchenrodaer Grund to improve road safety following an analysis of accident statistics.
Paradiesbrücke Jena: First new tracks being laid
Jena, July 24, 2026 – The comprehensive infrastructure renewal in Jena continues to progress. At the Paradiesbahnhof, the renovation of the central tram line has reached a crucial phase: the first new tracks are currently being laid on the Paradiesbrücke.
Jena: Video Message from Mayor Thomas Nitzsche
Jena, July 10, 2026 – In his latest video message, Mayor Thomas Nitzsche addressed the citizens of Jena with important updates. The focus is on significant infrastructure projects, the city’s digital security, and upcoming cultural highlights.
MDV Expansion: Key Rail Success Secured for Jena
Jena, July 8, 2026 – A significant milestone for rail transport in Thuringia is within reach: funding for the further expansion of the Mitte-Deutschland-Verbindung (MDV) has been anchored in the cabinet draft for the upcoming federal budget.
Jena: City Council approves electric bus fleet
Jena, 06.07.2026 – The Jena City Council has passed a landmark resolution for the full electrification of the municipal bus fleet. Future vehicle acquisitions must be exclusively fully electric to advance local climate protection efforts.
Jena GalaxSea: Renovation of the leisure pool underway
Jena, July 3, 2026 – Comprehensive renovation work at the Jena leisure pool GalaxSea is proceeding according to schedule. Following the official start of construction in June, key milestones in gutting and demolition have already been achieved.
Power Outage in Jena-Ost: Cable Damage Paralyzes Over 500 Households
A damaged medium-voltage cable caused a large-scale power outage in the Jena-Ost district on Monday afternoon, affecting over 500 households.
Two Days Without Hot Water: Major District Heating Interruption in Parts of Jena Starting June 30
Due to urgent repairs on a central district heating main, thousands of residents in Jena must prepare for restrictions. Stadtwerke Energie Jena-Pößneck will interrupt the heat and hot water supply for approximately 8,800 households starting next Tuesday evening.
Mitte-Deutschland-Verbindung: Transport Minister Gives Green Light for Rail Expansion via Jena
Berlin/Jena, June 9, 2026 – A significant milestone for rail transport in Thüringen: Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder has approved the expansion of the Mitte-Deutschland-Verbindung. While building rights for the Weimar–Jena–Gera section are now imminent, the financing of the 600-million-euro project remains an open question.