Compiled by USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs
The digitization of the Stuttgart S-Bahn main line is entering the next (and hopefully final) phase with construction set to continue this summer. Beginning at 1:30 a.m. on July 26 through Sept. 6 at 3.30 am, Deutsche Bahn (DB) is continuing renovations of the inner-city tunnel section between Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof and Stuttgart-Vaihingen. During this time, S-Bahn trains will not run to the stations Hauptbahnhof (tief), Stadtmitte, Feuersee, Schwabstraße, Universität and Österfeld.
The work is part of a multi-year project centering on digitizing and improving the decades-old tunnel segment to increase capacity. Summer closures began in 2021 and construction is expected to be completed this year. Most of the renovation work is planned during the summer in hopes that schoolchildren and commuters are affected as little as possible.
USAG Stuttgart community members are highly encouraged to use mobile apps such as DB Navigator, SSB Move, and VVS Mobil during the closure period. These apps will use the adjusted routes and schedule when determining the best way from one location to another and also provide live information about any temporary closures or adjustments on a particular day. Information is also available from DB Regio customer service at CIV: 0711 4692825387.
As in previous years, S-Bahn trains run every 30 minutes and largely at the usual times.
At Stuttgart main station, lines S1 and S2 (northbound only) as well as lines S4 to S6 will depart from tracks 1 to 4. Regional express trains (RE-Pendel) run hourly between Stuttgart main station (platform 5) and Böblingen with a stop in Stuttgart-Vaihingen. Regional trains between Stuttgart main station and Rottweil or Freudenstadt supplement the service every two hours. These trains also stop in Stuttgart-Vaihingen. Due to the reduced track capacity, there will be timetable changes to regional services. Further information can be found at bahn.de/bauarbeiten
During the construction work, buses will run to the inner-city S-Bahn stations along the main line.
You can follow green and purple floor markings to your replacement bus service.
Look for marked routes by Deutsche Bahn along the ground that say Haltestelle Ersatzverkehr (Stop Replacement) or Ersatzverkehr (Replacement). DB also deploys service staff to make changing between S-Bahn trains and buses run as smoothly as possible. Look for staff wearing high-visibility vests to get your questions answered.
Up-to-date information on construction sites and disruptions on the S-bahn network can be found at any time at bahn.de/bauarbeiten. Alternative travel connections and further information can be found in the DB Navigator and VVS Mobil apps or at vvs.de For additional information (in German), visit the VVS website or the S-Bahn website.
(Info from Deutsche Bahn, July 2025)
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