Jena, April 14, 2026. 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.
- Period: Until Saturday, April 18, 2026
- Closure: No trams to Lobeda-Ost
- Replacement service: Replacement buses are in operation (please note changed frequencies)
- Reason: Track construction and barrier-free expansion at Universitätsklinikum
Replacement of Worn Sleepers
Nahverkehr Jena is using the current week for necessary maintenance measures on the track infrastructure. According to the transport company, worn sleepers are being replaced on the route to Lobeda-Ost. In addition, the thorough cleaning and partial renewal of the ballast bed is on the schedule. This work is mandatory to permanently ensure the safety and longevity of the heavily used track systems.
Barrier-Free Expansion at the Klinikum
The current track work is directly related to an important infrastructure project: the barrier-free expansion of the Universitätsklinikum stop. Passengers should note that due to the use of rail replacement buses, changed frequencies may also occur on other lines within the city area. After the completion of the construction work on Saturday, regular tram operations are scheduled to resume as planned.
Background: Lobeda Hub
The district of Lobeda, consisting of Alt-Lobeda as well as the large residential areas Lobeda-West and Lobeda-Ost, is Jena’s most populous neighborhood with its residential complexes built from the late 1960s onwards. A smoothly functioning tram connection is of enormous importance to the residents. Especially the stop at the Universitätsklinikum (UKJ) in Lobeda-Ost serves as an essential hub for the city. Every day, thousands of medical professionals, nursing staff, students, patients, and visitors commute here. A barrier-free expansion of this stop is therefore an overdue and elementary step for the inclusion and comfort of people with mobility impairments, wheelchair users, or parents with strollers in local transport.
Source:
No trams to Lobeda Ost | MDR.DE
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