Construction work in Italy and Germany disrupts rail travel from Switzerland

If you plan to travel abroad by train from Switzerland during the summer holidays, expect delays. Several construction sites in northern Italy and southern Germany are causing diversions, delays, and cancellations. Deutsche Bahn, among others, has launched a major renovation programme right at the beginning of the summer holidays, impacting international train services. For instance, the Mannheim-Frankfurt line has been closed since the start of the week until mid-December. Consequently, Eurocity connections between Switzerland and Hamburg have been suspended. According to the website of the Swiss Federal Railways, passengers can expect diversions and prolonged travel times. Want to read our weekly top stories? Subscribe here. From August 3 to September 6, Intercity trains between Zurich and Stuttgart will also not be able to run continuously due to construction work. From August 9 to 30, the line between Rastatt and Baden-Baden will also be closed. Rail replacement buses will run.