Engineering works and timetable changes in Europe.
Planned engineering work being carried out in neighbouring countries – Germany, Italy, France and Austria – as well as in other destinations with major impacts on timetables and your journeys to these countries. Please also check the online timetable before each trip.
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In summer 2026, construction works are expected on various lines south of Milan in Italy, sometimes at short notice. It is therefore recommended to check the online timetable before each journey.
2026: Fewer EC trains between Domodossola and Milan.
In Italy, the four-metre corridor between Domodossola and Milan will continue to be upgraded at least until the end of 2028, benefiting transalpine freight traffic. Therefore, also in 2026, as in previous years, one fewer train per direction will run from Monday to Friday between Basel–Bern–Milan and Geneva–Brig–Milan.
07 June 2026 to 25 July 2026: Engineering works between Domodossola and Milano Centrale.
Due to engineering works between Domodossola and Milano, EC trains are cancelled on this section. Replacement buses operate between Geneva and Milano Centrale, stopping in Martigny.
26 June 2026 to 26 July 2026: Engineering works between Iselle di Trasquera and Milano Centrale.
Due to engineering works between Iselle di Trasquera and Milano Centrale, EC trains operate only as far as Brig. Shuttle trains run between Brig and Iselle di Trasquera. From Iselle di Trasquera, replacement buses operate either directly to Milano Centrale or with a change in Domodossola. Between Geneva and Milano Centrale, replacement buses operate with a stop in Martigny.
3 November 2025 to early 2027: Construction work between Basel and Basel St. Johann.
Construction work between Basel SBB and Basel St. Johann will lead to cancellations of certain TER200 services between Saint-Louis and Basel SBB from 3 November 2025 until early 2027. In Saint-Louis, connections from TER100 to TER200 services are provided. For various TGV services, changes to stops as well as longer travel times will result in earlier departures or later arrivals in Zurich HB and Basel SBB.
In 2026, a total of seven full closures are planned on the weekends of 31 January/1 February, 28 February/1 March, 25/26 April, 6/7 June, 4/5 July, 17/18 October and 14/15 November 2026. These closures will take place from Saturday 01:00 until Monday 04:30. All passenger services between Basel and Saint-Louis will be cancelled during these periods. TGV connections to Paris operate from Strasbourg. Travellers from Zurich to Paris travel via Geneva or via Germany (Karlsruhe). Travellers from Basel to Paris travel via Germany (Karlsruhe) or take the tram to Saint-Louis and then the TER to Mulhouse/Strasbourg, where they transfer to the TGV.
Year 2026: Construction work between Geneva and La Plaine.
Due to construction work between Geneva and La Plaine, TGV services will run throughout 2026 only between Geneva and Paris, instead of starting in Lausanne. The seasonal TGV Lausanne–Marseille is not affected, nor are the TGV services Lausanne–Paris via the Jura.
From 27 July to 17 August 2026, La Plaine station will be completely closed. For TGV trains between Geneva and Paris, alternative connections are available:
Two connections per day and per direction via Vallorbe (travel time +1h30)
One connection per day and per direction between Paris and Annemasse; between Annemasse and Geneva, passengers use existing services
One connection per day and per direction between Paris and Bellegarde; between Bellegarde and Geneva, the journey is made by bus
TGV services between Lausanne and Marseille operate in both directions to/from Annemasse.
The Léman Express lines L5 and L6 are replaced by buses between Satigny and Bellegarde (F). These serve Russin, La Plaine, Pougny-Chancy (F) and Bellegarde (F). Trains run normally between Geneva and Satigny. TER services Lyon–Geneva and Valence–Grenoble–Geneva terminate at Bellegarde (F) and are replaced by buses between Geneva Cornavin and Bellegarde (F).
30 April 2026 to 03 May 2026: engineering works in Paris.
Due to engineering works at Paris Gare de Lyon, the station is partially accessible or fully closed.
On 30 April, some trains will run to/from Roissy CDG, Marne-la-Vallée or Paris Est instead of Paris Gare de Lyon. From 1 to 2 May, some trains are cancelled, some trains will run to/from Roissy CDG, Marne-la-Vallée or Paris Est instead of Paris Gare de Lyon. On 3 May, some trains are cancelled or will run to/from Roissy CDG, Marne-la-Vallée or Paris Est instead of Paris Gare de Lyon.
02 May 2026 to 24 May 2026: construction work in Lenzburg.
Between 2 May 2026 and 24 May 2026, some TGV services between Zürich HB and Basel SBB will be cancelled on weekends due to construction work. The affected trains will run from Basel SBB to Paris Gare de Lyon.
1 June 2026 to 26 July 2026: TGV cancellations between Zurich and Basel.
From 1 June to 26 July 2026, some TGV services between Zurich and Basel SBB will be cancelled.
10 October 2026 to 25 October 2026: Lausanne–Paris TGV services via Vallorbe cancelled.
Between 10 and 25 October 2026, TGV services Lausanne–Paris via Vallorbe will be cancelled due to construction work in the Mont-d’Or tunnel. A replacement concept is being developed.
In Germany, construction works take place throughout the year, particularly at weekends or during off-peak hours, which may result in train cancellations, diversions or delays. In the online timetable, these measures affecting rail traffic are sometimes only visible at short notice.
1 January to 17 May 2026: Construction work at the Germany–Netherlands border.
Engineering work will take place all year round between Oberhausen and Emmerich on the border between Germany and the Netherlands. The night trains will be rerouted, resulting in changes to journey times and stops along the route. The night train will now stop in Eindhoven instead of Arnhem.
7 February 2026 to 31 October 2026: Timetable changes for EC Zurich–Munich.
From 7 February to 31 October 2026, timetable changes will affect the Munich–Buchloe section of the Zurich–Munich route. The reason: on some sections in Germany, line speed will need to be reduced for several kilometres.
In EuroCity traffic between Zurich and Munich, travel times are extended by around 10 minutes. In traffic from Munich to Zurich, some EuroCity trains depart from Munich towards Zurich a few minutes earlier. This adjustment has no impact on connections within Switzerland.
24 April 2026 to 22 May 2026: Construction works in the Stuttgart area.
From 24 April 2026 to 22 May 2026, construction works will take place in the Stuttgart region. Most trains will start/end in Stuttgart-Vaihingen. Some trains will be diverted between Böblingen and Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof. Diverted trains are expected to have extended journey times of up to 45 minutes.
Passengers should use the S1, S2 or S3 between Stuttgart-Vaihingen and Stuttgart.
Due to the current construction works at Stuttgart station, the walk from the surface platforms for long-distance trains to the S-Bahn platforms in the underground station takes about 15 to 20 minutes. The routes are signposted.
On the weekends of 9 and 10 May as well as 16 and 17 May, IC trains will run only between Zurich and Rottweil due to further construction works. No trains will run between Rottweil and Oberndorf (Neckar). Replacement buses will run hourly between Rottweil and Oberndorf (Neckar). Between Oberndorf (Neckar) and Stuttgart-Vaihingen, replacement trains will operate with connections to/from the replacement buses. In Rottweil and Oberndorf, the replacement buses depart from the bus stop on Bahnhofstrasse directly at the station. Journey times will be extended by 80 to 90 minutes.
1 May to 10 July 2026: Construction work between Hanover and Hamburg.
From 1 May to 10 July 2026, construction work will take place between Hanover and Hamburg. Trains will be diverted on this route, resulting in an increase in journey time of approximately 30 minutes.
10 July 2026 to 22 July 2026: Construction works between Zurich HB and Munich.
From 10.07.2026 to 22.07.2026, construction works will take place on various sections between Lindau-Reutin and München Hauptbahnhof. From 11.07.2026 to 12.07.2026 and from 17.07.2026 to 20.07.2026, all EC trains will be cancelled. On the remaining days, only selected lines will be affected by cancellations. For most cancelled EC connections, replacement buses will operate between Lindau-Reutin and München ZOB Hackerbrücke.
2 May 2026 to 3 May 2026: construction work at Ziegelbrücke station.
From 2 to 3 May 2026, construction work will take place at Ziegelbrücke station. Railjet Xpress and EuroCity services are cancelled. The first Railjet Xpress from Zurich HB towards Austria and the last Railjet Xpress from Austria towards Zurich HB will be diverted and operate with adjusted timetables. Night trains will also be diverted and run with modified schedules.
14 June 2026 to 14 October 2026: Line closure between Buchs SG and Feldkirch.
Between Buchs SG and Feldkirch, the line will be completely closed from 14 June to 14 October 2026. Night trains will be diverted via St. Margrethen. The EC Transalpin will operate between Zurich and Feldkirch via St. Margrethen. Selected Railjet services to and from Vienna and from Linz will also be diverted via St. Margrethen. The remaining Railjet services are cancelled.
For travellers to Graz, connections are available in Innsbruck; for Budapest and Bratislava, in Vienna.
For diverted trains, journey times will be extended by one hour, with earlier departures and later arrivals. In addition, replacement buses will operate between Sargans and Feldkirch.
15 October 2026 to 12 December 2026: Extended travel times between Zurich and Salzburg.
From 15 October to 12 December 2026, travel times between Zurich and Salzburg will be extended by up to one hour. Nightjet services will run with amended timings to/from Zurich HB. The first and last three Railjet Xpress/EC services will run with adjusted timings. The remaining Railjet Xpress services will start or end in Sargans.
18 November 2026 to 23 November 2026: Construction work on the Arlberg line between Buchs SG and Ötztal.
The Arlberg line will be closed from 18 to 23 November 2026 due to construction work. During this period, night trains will be diverted, resulting in longer travel times and adjusted departure and arrival times. Railjet services to and from Vienna and the EC to Graz will not operate between Zurich and Ötztal. Replacement buses will run between Sargans and Ötztal.
Journey times and routes are adjusted accordingly in the digital timetables on SBB.ch and SBB Mobile. We recommend that you always check the timetable before travelling.
