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.
04 June to 25 June 2026: Engineering works between Chiasso and Milano Centrale.
Due to engineering works to be performed by Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI), individual connections between Chiasso and Milano Centrale will be affected by complete or partial cancellations between 4 and 25 June, except for the weekends.
For EuroCity connections, a replacement bus service organised by Trenitalia will be provided between Chiasso and Milan. Longer journey times must be expected.
In addition to the cancellations between Chiasso and Milano Centrale of individual EuroCity connections terminating in or starting from Milan, EuroCity connections to Venice calling at Milan will be cancelled between Chiasso and Milano Centrale and will run normally between Milano Centrale and Venice. In the opposite direction, connections from Venice to Switzerland will run normally. Connections to Florence, on the other hand, will be cancelled on 4 June between Chiasso and Florence and on 5 June between Florence and Chiasso.
Note on the validity of tickets: in Italy, tickets purchased for a TILO regional connection are not valid on EuroCity trains in long-distance traffic and vice versa.
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.
Iselle di Trasquera station and the replacement buses between Brig and Domodossola are not barrier-free. Passengers with reduced mobility travelling from western Switzerland are advised to take the direct bus from Geneva, which stops in Martigny. Passengers with reduced mobility travelling from Basel and Bern are advised to travel via the Gotthard/Ticino route. Passengers with reduced mobility can obtain information and assistance from the Contact Center Handicap on 0800 007 102, free of charge within Switzerland.
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).
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.
17 August 2026 to 29 October 2026: Diversions and cancellations of TGV services between Zurich/Basel and Paris.
Construction work will take place in France from 17 August to 29 October 2026. As a result, some TGV services between Basel SBB and Paris will be cancelled or diverted. Due to the diversions, journey times will be extended by around 60 minutes.
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.
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.
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 between Lindau-Reutin and Munich. On the remaining days, only selected lines will be affected by cancellations between Lindau-Reutin and Munich. For most cancelled EC connections, replacement buses will operate between Lindau-Reutin and München ZOB Hackerbrücke.
13 August 2026 to 24 August 2026: Construction works between Zurich HB and Munich.
From 13.08.2026 to 24.08.2026, construction work will take place between Leutkirch and Kisslegg on the Zurich HB–Munich route. From 15.08.2026 to 21.08.2026, all EC trains will be cancelled from Lindau-Reutin. On 13.08.2026, 14.08.2026, 22.08.2026 and 24.08.2026, only individual EC trains between Lindau-Reutin and Munich will be cancelled. Replacement buses will operate between Lindau-Reutin and München ZOB Hackerbrücke for most of the cancelled EC services.
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.
24 September 2026 to 14 October 2026: construction work in Slovenia.
From 25.09.2026 to 14.10.2026, construction work will take place in Slovenia. The EuroNight from Zagreb to Zurich will be cancelled from the evening of 24.09.2026 until the evening of 13.10.2026. The EuroNight from Zurich to Zagreb will be cancelled from the evening of 25.09.2026 until the evening of 14.10.2026.
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. The Nightjet between Zurich and Vienna and the EuroNight between Zurich and Budapest will operate with modified departure and arrival times 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.
