Railway expansion in South Tyrol: current restrictions & closures
Due to important modernization work along the railway lines in Pustertal and Vinschgau, train journeys are currently not possible everywhere without restrictions. However, the measures are necessary to guarantee the safety and efficiency of rail transport, and to make travelling by train even more pleasant in the future. Here is all information on the closure of the Pustertal railway and the Vinschgau railway.
Planned construction sites in Pustertal and Vinschgau
Train connections in South Tyrol are constantly modernized and improved to make train travel even more enjoyable.
IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Patrick SchwienbacherExpansion of the Pustertal railway by 2027
Until mid-2027, important work will be carried out on the railway line in Pustertal Valley, and the so-called Riggertal route will be built. From 27 January 2026, the railway will be back in operation on the existing line, with trains running continuously to Franzensfeste.
The following closures are still planned:
- Bruneck–Innichen: 30 March to 28 April 2026 (rail replacement service B500)
- Innichen–Lienz: 6 to 26 April 2026 (rail replacement service SV223)
You can get anywhere in South Tyrol quickly and comfortably by public transport.
IDM Südtirol-STA/Manuela TessaroVinschgau railway update
Due to modernization work along the entire railway line, train services between Meran and Mals were suspended until the end of March 2026. Since 29 March 2026, rail services in the Vinschgau Valley have been gradually resuming - initially with hourly services during the day on the Meran-Laas section.
The rail replacement bus service (B250) will continue to run in parallel until 17 April inclusive.
TIP: The train ticket is always valid for the rail replacement service. The replacement buses can also be used free of charge with the Südtirol Guest Pass, which you can obtain from many participating accommodation structures.
Please note: Bicycles cannot be taken on the replacement service buses!
Latest news
You can also find all the latest news at www.suedtirolmobil.info.
Frequently asked questions
When will the Pustertal Valley railway be closed?
From 15 December 2024 to 26 January 2026, sections of the railway line in Pustertal will be closed between Franzensfeste and Innichen.
When will the Vinschgau Valley railway run again?
The Vinschgau railway is expected to be back in operation at the end of March 2026 once the work has been completed.
Is there a rail replacement service?
Where train services are not possible, there will be a rail replacement service with buses for the entire duration of the construction work. These buses will stop at the railway station or at the central bus stop in the villages along the route, both in Pustertal and Vinschgau.
Are there alternatives?
In addition to the buses of the rail replacement service, there are regional buses in Pustertal and Vinschgau. These buses run the same/similar routes, but sometimes serve additional stops, which means the yourney takes a little longer.