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Jena, September 28, 2026. – Construction work for the comprehensive expansion of Naumburger Straße is progressing. With the start of track laying in the Himmelreich area, the future tram line in the north of the city is taking concrete shape.
Jena. 18.09.2026 – An 18-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured in a traffic accident on Erlanger Allee on Thursday afternoon, according to the Jena State Police Inspectorate.
Jena, August 14, 2026 – Extensive construction work at the Jenertal stop and maintenance on the tram tracks in Oberaue have been successfully completed.
Jena, July 8, 2026 – An incident on tram line 4 led to a police deployment at Steinweg on Tuesday afternoon. A passenger physically attacked a ticket inspector after being found without a valid ticket.
Starting June 29, 2026, a comprehensive infrastructure project will begin at Jenaer Paradiesbahnhof to completely renew the worn-out tram tracks, leading to significant traffic restrictions until Spring 2027.
Jena, May 29, 2026. A months-long structural turning point is imminent at the central transport hub Paradiesbahnhof: Starting June 29, 2026, the tram line there will be completely renewed in three complex sections. As this is one of the most heavily used routes in Jena’s local transport network, commuters must prepare for extensive restrictions and comprehensive rail replacement services.
With a rolling museum on rails, Jenaer Nahverkehr celebrated its 125th anniversary last Saturday. Numerous historical trams and passengers in period costumes caught the eye throughout the city.
The Jena tram system is celebrating its 125th anniversary this weekend with a major historical parade featuring vintage vehicles from the 1920s and the GDR era.
In the Jena city center, a traffic accident occurred between a racing cyclist and a tram this Thursday. The cyclist overlooked the approaching rail vehicle and sustained minor injuries in the collision.
Passengers of Jenaer Nahverkehr must prepare for restrictions this week: Due to extensive construction work, the tram line to Lobeda-Ost is closed until the weekend. A rail replacement bus service has been established.