Railway line shutdown for maintenance purposes on Arlberg
The Arlberg railway line will experience disruptions in long-distance train services from April 23rd to 29th, 2025, due to engineering works on the Arlberg route between Switzerland/Western Austria and Innsbruck.
During this period, trains between Sargans/Feldkirch and Ötztal will be replaced by buses. This replacement is part of a full closure for maintenance and renovation works scheduled from October 6 to November 2, 2025, but the bus substitution is already noted in late April as well.
This substitution means some disruption since trains will not operate on the affected section, and passengers must rely on bus replacement services which typically cause longer travel times and reduced frequency. However, no detailed timetable for the replacement buses during the specific April 23-29 period is provided.
The closure will affect long-distance traffic to and from Zurich and Bregenz. Night trains to and from these cities will be rerouted, with around 600 sleepers being exchanged. On certain days, there will be additional cancellations and replacement bus services in the SBB area between Sargans and Zurich.
For long-distance traffic to and from Bregenz, a replacement bus service will be set up between Ötztal and Bludenz. In long-distance traffic to and from Zurich, RJX trains will be cancelled, and a replacement bus service will be set up from Ötztal to Sargans.
It's worth noting that the Arlberg road tunnel (S16 motorway) between Tyrol and Vorarlberg will be closed from April 15 to November 22, 2024, affecting road traffic. This closure is unrelated to the 2025 railway line works but suggests increased demand on alternative routes.
The maintenance measures will be implemented on the mostly single-track Arlberg line in a "compact period". The Arlberg railway line in Tyrol will be closed from April 23rd to April 29th. First, mainly track-side measures for the renovation of Schönwies station will be undertaken.
In a positive note, the ÖBB's "Christmas miracle" is bringing back rail traffic to Tullnerfeld and the Atzenbrugg tunnel, three months after the century flood.
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