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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.
Jena/Neuengönna, 05.04.2026. Just in time for the major 125th anniversary of the Jena tram, a special historical document is moving into the spotlight. A photo rescued years ago from the surrounding area shows a previously unknown pioneer of urban local transport and is now sparking interest in the city’s history.
Jena celebrates 125 years of its tram network. From the first “Electric” in 1901 to the modern “Lichtbahn,” the tram remains the backbone of urban mobility in the city on the Saale.
Due to material shortages, the planned nightly track maintenance in the Oberaue district of Jena has been postponed. Trams will continue to operate on their regular routes without restrictions.
A 90-year-old cyclist sustained serious injuries on Monday in Jena after colliding with a tram at a level crossing. The driver and passengers suffered from shock, while police investigate the cause of the accident.