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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
This list is based on the timetable dated from 13 December 2020 to 11 December 2021, unless otherwise stated. Standard abbreviations are explained in [[General Information]].  Map references relate to the 2017 edition of the Schweers+Wall ''Eisenbahnatlas Deutschland''.
{{Germany Introduction}}


==Obscure services==
==Obscure services==


===Kyhna (Delitzsch Gbf) – Delitzsch unt Bf===
===Kyhna (Delitzsch Gbf) – Delitzsch unt Bf===
[501.9] (ERA-E 49B2;''58B2'') DE21/301
[501.9] (ERA-E 49B2; ERA-R 102A2; S+W ''58B2'') DE22/301


This west to north curve connects the Halle (Saale) – Eilenburg and Leipzig – Bitterfeld lines.  
This west to north curve connects the Halle (Saale) – Eilenburg and Leipzig – Bitterfeld lines.  
Line 12: Line 12:
|  
|  
| SSuO  
| SSuO  
| ''S37930''
| S37930
| 05:56 Delitzsch unt Bf - Halle (Saale) Hbf  
| 05:57 Delitzsch unt Bf Halle (Saale) Hbf  
|-
|-
|  
|  
|  
|  
| ''S37931''
| S37929
| Halle (Saale) Hbf – 22:56 Kyhna – Delitzsch unt Bf  
| Halle (Saale) Hbf – 22:58 Kyhna – Delitzsch unt Bf  
|}
|}


This line is also used occasionally by diverted ''ICE'' services between Bitterfeld and Halle (Saale) Hbf when the line via Landsberg (b. Halle) is closed for engineering work.
This line is also used occasionally by diverted ''ICE'' services between Bitterfeld and Halle (Saale) Hbf when the line via Landsberg (b. Halle) is closed for engineering work. This occurs, mainly on Saturday evenings, between 7 and 24 January 2022. ''S8'' services are also diverted during this period.
 
===Leipzig-Leutzsch – Wiederitzsch – Leipzig Hbf (Leipzig-Mockau)===
[250, 580] (ERA-E 57B5-57C5;''131C3-131B3'') DE21/302
 
This is a longer route between Leipzig-Leutzsch and Leipzig Hbf via the freight ring line.  
 
{| class="ostable"
|
| MO
| ''IC1950''
| Berlin Hbf (tief) - 02:27 Leipzig Hbf - Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
|-
| D1
| SuO
| ''IC1952''
| 15:26 Leipzig Hbf - Köln Hbf
|-
| D2
| SO
| ''IC2063''
| Karlsruhe Hbf - 15:13 Weißenfels - Leipzig Hbf
|-
| D3
| FSuO
| ''IC1959''
| Köln Hbf - 17:12/17:45 Weißenfels - Leipzig Hbf
|-
| D4
| WFO
| ''IC1957''
| Frankfurt (Main) Hbf - 19:37 Weißenfels - Leipzig Hbf
|-
|}
 
D1: 25 April - 13 June
 
D2: 9 January - 27 March
 
D3: 25 April - 16 July. From 4 July departs Weißenfels at 17:45
 
D4: Wednesdays 23 and 30 December; Fridays 18 December and 8 January to 11 June


===Leipzig-Gohlis – Leipzig Hbf===
===Leipzig-Gohlis – Leipzig Hbf===
[501.3] (ERA-E 57B5-57B4;''131C3'') DE21/303
[501.3] (ERA-E 57B5-57B4; ERA-R 84C5; S+W ''131C3'') DE22/302


All trains via Leipzig Olbrichtstraße run to and from the low level platforms at Leipzig Hbf, except for short workings to/from Schkeuditz on Mondays to Fridays only which use the main station. These depart Leipzig Hbf at 06:11, 07:11, 08:11, 13:11 and hourly until 17:11. From Schkeuditz they depart at 06:34, 07:34, 08:34, 13:34 and hourly until 17:34 (xx:47 from Leipzig-Gohlis).
All trains via Leipzig Olbrichtstraße run to and from the low level platforms at Leipzig Hbf, including the short workings to/from Schkeuditz on Mondays to Fridays only which now run to and from Geithain. There is therefore no longer any use of the connection between the Olbrichtstraße line and the main station at Leipzig Hbf.


===Leipzig Hbf (tief) (Leipzig Berliner Straße) – Leipzig Messe (Leipzig Nordkopf)===
===Leipzig Hbf (tief) (Leipzig Berliner Straße) – Leipzig Messe (Leipzig Nordkopf)===
[501.2, 501.5, 501.6] (''131C3-131C2'') DE21/304
[501.2, 501.5, 501.6] (ERA-E 57B4-57B5 not shown; ERA-R 84C5; S+W ''131C3-131C2'') DE22/303


There are two routes available for ''S-Bahn'' trains between Leipzig Hbf (tief) and platforms 1 and 2 on the Bitterfeld line at Leipzig Messe. These are via Leipzig Nord on the Eilenburg line (6396) or via the main line to Bitterfeld (6411). All ''S2'' and ''S6'' trains to and from Leipzig Messe or beyond run via and call at Leipzig Nord and so use line 6396 and the connections between Leipzig Nordkopf, on line 6411, and Leipzig Nord in both directions. The southbound connection, in particular, follows a separate alignment of its own. The only ''S-Bahn'' trains to use the southern end of line 6411 are ''S5/S5X'' services to and from the Leipzig/Halle Flughafen line, via platforms 3 and 4 at Leipzig Messe.
There are two routes available for ''S-Bahn'' trains between Leipzig Hbf (tief) and platforms 1 and 2 on the Bitterfeld line at Leipzig Messe. These are via Leipzig Nord on the Eilenburg line (6396) or via the main line to Bitterfeld (6411). All ''S2'' and ''S6'' trains to and from Leipzig Messe or beyond run via and call at Leipzig Nord and so use line 6396 and the connections between Leipzig Nordkopf, on line 6411, and Leipzig Nord in both directions. The southbound connection, in particular, follows a separate alignment of its own. The only ''S-Bahn'' trains to use the southern end of line 6411 are ''S5/S5X'' services to and from the Leipzig/Halle Flughafen line, via platforms 3 and 4 at Leipzig Messe.


===Mügeln (b Oschatz) Bf – Glossen (b Oschatz)/Kemmlitz (b Oschatz) (Döllnitzbahn GmbH)===
===Mügeln (b Oschatz) Bf – Glossen (b Oschatz)/Kemmlitz (b Oschatz) (Döllnitzbahn GmbH)===
(''59B3'') DE21/305
(ERA-E 50A1-49C1; ERA-R 102B1; S+W ''59B3'') DE22/304


The Döllnitzbahn operates a limited service beyond Mügeln over this 750mm gauge line.  The following diesel trains are the only regular services to run to Glossen or Kemmlitz:  
The Döllnitzbahn operates a limited service beyond Mügeln over this 750mm gauge line.  The following diesel trains are the only regular services to run to Glossen or Kemmlitz:  
'''Schooldays only:'''
{| class="ostable"
|
| SSuX
| DBG106
| Oschatz Hbf – 13:47 Mügeln (b Oschatz) Bf – Glossen (b Oschatz)
|-
|
| SSuX
| DBG101
| 06:48 Glossen (b Oschatz) – Oschatz Hbf
|-
|
| SSuX
| DBG107
| 14:14 Glossen (b Oschatz) – Oschatz Hbf
|}
'''School holidays only:'''


{| class="ostable"
{| class="ostable"
| D5
|  
| MTWX  
| MTWX  
| ''DBG102''
| DBG102
| Oschatz Hbf – 11:30 Mügeln (b Oschatz) Bf – Glossen (b Oschatz)
| Oschatz Hbf – 11:30 Mügeln (b Oschatz) Bf – Glossen (b Oschatz)
|-
|-
| D6
|  
| SSuX
| ''DBG106''
| Oschatz Hbf – 13:48 Mügeln (b Oschatz) Bf – Glossen (b Oschatz)
|-
| D5
| MTWX  
| MTWX  
| ''DBG104''
| DBG104
| Oschatz Hbf – 14:50 Mügeln (b Oschatz) Bf – Kemmlitz (b Oschatz) Bf
| Oschatz Hbf – 14:50 Mügeln (b Oschatz) Bf – Kemmlitz (b Oschatz) Bf
|-
|-
| D6
|  
| SSuX
| ''DBG101''
| 06:48 Glossen (b Oschatz) – Oschatz Hbf
|-
| D5
| MTWX  
| MTWX  
| ''DBG105''
| DBG105
| 11:52 Glossen (b Oschatz) – Oschatz Hbf
| 11:52 Glossen (b Oschatz) – Oschatz Hbf
|-
|-
| D6
|  
| SSuX
| ''DBG107''
| 14:14 Glossen (b Oschatz) – Oschatz Hbf
|-
| D5
| MTWX
| MTWX
| ''DBG109''
| DBG109
| 15:25 Kemmlitz (b Oschatz) Bf – Oschatz Hbf
| 15:25 Kemmlitz (b Oschatz) Bf – Oschatz Hbf
|}
|}


D5: School holidays only
Steam trains operate to Glossen and Kemmlitz on certain weekends, replacing the diesel timetable.
 
D6: Schooldays only


''Note'': Between 6 April and 10 September '''no trains''' operate between Oschatz Süd and Oschatz Hbf because of engineering work. Replacement buses operate on schooldays only.
The [https://www.doellnitzbahn.de/fahrplaene-tarife/fahrplaene/ Döllnitzbahn website] has a calendar showing schooldays, school holidays and days with a steam service.


Steam trains operate to Glossen and Kemmlitz on certain weekends, replacing the diesel timetable. For further information see [http://www.doellnitzbahn.de the Döllnitzbahn website].
===Zabeltitz/Nünchritz (Radebeul Abzw Az) – Radebeul-Naundorf===
[500] (ERA-E 50A1; ERA-R 110A3; S+W ''72C2'') DE22/305


===Zabeltitz/Nünchritz (Radebeul Abzw Az) - Radebeul-Naundorf===
Fast trains between Dresden and Leipzig or Berlin generally run via Radebeul Ost but occasionally the route via Cossebaude is used. No use of the Cossebaude route, and hence this connection, has been identified in the current timetable period; however services may be diverted this way as operating convenience dictates.
[500] (''72C2'') DE21/306


Fast trains between Dresden and Leipzig or Berlin generally run via Radebeul Ost but occasionally the route via Cossebaude is used. No use of the Cossebaude route, and hence this connection, has been identified in the current timetable period.
===Zabeltitz (Großenhain Berliner Bf W16) – Radebeul-Kotzschenbroda===
[240] (ERA-E 50A1; ERA-R 102C1; S+W ''59D3-59D4'') DE22/306


===Zabeltitz (Großenhain Berliner Bf W16) - Radebeul-Kotzschenbroda===
''EC''/''IC'' trains between Dresden and Berlin run direct via this route, except when engineering work causes diversions via routes DE22/333 or 22/337. ''RB'' and ''RE'' trains between Dresden and Elsterwerda run via Priestewitz and Großenhain Cottbuser Bf.
[240] (''59D3-59D4'') DE21/307


''EC''/''IC'' trains between Dresden and Berlin run direct via this route, except when engineering work causes diversions via routes DE21/333 or 21/337. ''RB'' and ''RE'' trains between Dresden and Elsterwerda run via Priestewitz and Großenhain Cottbuser Bf.
===Dresden-Plauen (Abzw Freital Ost) – Tharandt===
[510, 510.3] (ERA-E 50A1 not shown; ERA-R 110B1-110A1; S+W ''72D4-72C4'') DE22/307


===Dresden-Plauen (Abzw Freital Ost) - Tharandt===
A single-track line runs to the north of the main line, and at lower level, between Freital Ost and Tharandt.  At Freital-Hainsberg it is on the far side of the narrow-gauge station and yard from the main line.  It is used by all westbound trains not stopping between Dresden Hbf and Tharandt.
[510, 510.3] (''72D4-72C4'') DE21/308
 
A single-track goods line runs to the north of the main line, and at lower level, between Freital Ost and Tharandt.  At Freital-Hainsberg it is on the far side of the narrow-gauge station and yard from the main line.  It is used by all westbound trains not stopping between Dresden Hbf and Tharandt.


===Arnsdorf (b Dresden) – Kleinröhrsdorf (Abzw Arnsdorf Nord)===
===Arnsdorf (b Dresden) – Kleinröhrsdorf (Abzw Arnsdorf Nord)===
[227] (''60B4'') DE21/309
[227] (ERA-E 50B1; ERA-R 110A5; S+W ''60B4'') DE22/308


Most trains between Dresden and Kamenz use the west to north connecting curve west of Arnsdorf. Trains calling at Arnsdorf reverse there and use the east to north curve.  These are departures from Arnsdorf at 03:08, 1 January only (''RB73895'') and from Kamenz at 03:30 SSuX (''RB73850'') and 04:21 SuX (''RB73852'').
Most trains between Dresden and Kamenz use the west to north connecting curve west of Arnsdorf. Trains calling at Arnsdorf reverse there and use the east to north curve.  These are departures from Arnsdorf at 03:09, 1 January only (''S8 16653'') and from Kamenz at 03:43 SSuX (''S8 16640'') and 04:20 SuX (''S8 16642'').


===Werdau (Werdau Bogendreieck, Werdauer Spitz) – Neumark (Sachsen) (Werdau Bogendreieck, Neumarker Spitz)===
===Werdau (Werdau Bogendreieck, Werdauer Spitz) – Neumark (Sachsen) (Werdau Bogendreieck, Neumarker Spitz)===
[544] (''132A4'') DE21/310
[544] (ERA-E 55C5; ERA-R 109A4; S+W ''132A4'') DE22/309


This north to south side of the Werdau triangle is part of the main line from Leipzig to München via Hof, but most trains now run to and from Zwickau.  This side of the triangle is used by ''Vogtlandbahn'' trains which run between Zwickau Zentrum and Adorf (Vogtl), Bad Brambach or Cheb via reversal at Werdau, generally every hour.
This north to south side of the Werdau triangle is part of the main line from Leipzig to München via Hof, but most trains now run to and from Zwickau.  This side of the triangle is used by ''Vogtlandbahn'' trains which run between Zwickau Zentrum and Adorf (Vogtl), Bad Brambach or Cheb via reversal at Werdau, generally every hour.


===Kamenz (Sachs) - Hosena===
===Kamenz (Sachs) Hosena===
(''60C3-60B2'') DE21/311
[227.1] (ERA-E 50B1-50B2; ERA-R 103A1-103A2; S+W ''60C3-60B2'') DE22/310


This freight line is used once again in 2021 by a summer weekend train pair between Dresden and Senftenberg. The north end of this line is within ''Land'' Brandenburg.
This freight line is used once again in 2022 by a summer weekend train pair between Dresden and Senftenberg. The north end of this line is within ''Land'' Brandenburg.


{| class="ostable"
{| class="ostable"
| D7
| D3
| SSuO
| SSuO
| ''RB73861''
| RB16657
| Dresden Hbf - 10:25 Kamenz (Sachs) - Senftenberg
| Dresden Hbf 10:26 Kamenz (Sachs) Senftenberg
|-
|-
| D7
| D3
| SSuO
| SSuO
| ''RB73899''
| RB16656
| Senftenberg - 17:07 Hosena - Dresden Hbf
| Senftenberg 17:07 Hosena Dresden Hbf
|-
|-
|}
|}


D7: 24 July to 5 September
D3: 16 July to 28 August 2022
 
Note that these services run as ''S8'' between Dresden Hbf and Kamenz (Sachs) and as ''RB34'' between Kamenz and Senftenberg.


==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions==
==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions==


===Kyhna (Delitzsch Gbf) - Zschortau (Delitzsch Abzw Ah)===
===Kyhna (Delitzsch Gbf) Zschortau (Delitzsch Abzw Ah)===
[501.4] (''58B2'') DE21/331
[501.4] (ERA-E 49B2; ERA-R 102A2; S+W ''58B2'') DE22/331


This west to south curve connects the Halle (Saale) – Eilenburg and Leipzig – Bitterfeld lines, providing an alternative route between Leipzig and Halle. The opening of the main line via Leipzig/Halle Flughafen in 2003 gave two possible routes between Leipzig and Halle via Gröbers, which has meant that this route has been little used.
This west to south curve connects the Halle (Saale) – Eilenburg and Leipzig – Bitterfeld lines, providing an alternative route between Leipzig and Halle. The opening of the main line via Leipzig/Halle Flughafen in 2003 gave two possible routes between Leipzig and Halle via Gröbers, which has meant that this route has been little used.
Line 178: Line 141:
It is however occasionally used by diverted ''S4'' services between [Leipzig Hbf (tief) -] Leipzig Nord and Eilenburg, reversing at Delitzsch Gbf.
It is however occasionally used by diverted ''S4'' services between [Leipzig Hbf (tief) -] Leipzig Nord and Eilenburg, reversing at Delitzsch Gbf.


===Horka - Bielawa Dolna (PL) [- Wegliniec]===
===Horka - Bielawa Dolna (PL) [– Węgliniec]===
[PKP260] (''61B3-61C3'') DE21/332
[PKP260] (ERA-E 50C2; ERA-R 103C1; S+W ''61B3-61C3'') DE22/332
 
The weekend-only ''Kulturzug'' trains between Berlin Lichtenberg amd Wrocław Główny have occasionally been diverted via the curve from the Cottbus line and this recently-electrified and reopened freight cross-border line in the last few years. Note that special tickets, valid for these trains only, are required. Regular DB tickets, including the 9 Euro ticket, and Interrail tickets are not accepted. ''Kulturzug'' tickets can be purchased from DB ticket machines (under "Gesamtes Angebot / Spar- und Freizeitangebote" > "Freizeit und Aktionen") or at ticket offices or [https://www.dbregio-berlin-brandenburg.de/db-regio-no/Freizeit/Kulturzug the DB Regio website]. Tickets can also be bought on board the train for a small supplement.


The weekend ''Kulturzug'' trains between Berlin and Wrócław have occasionally been diverted via this recently electrified and reopened freight cross-border line in the last few years. Further use may occur in future. Note that Interrail tickets, etc., are not valid on these services.
Further information is at [https://www.vbb.de/vbb-services/freizeitangebote/polen/breslau-wroclaw/ the VBB website].
 
On certain dates in July and August 2022, the eastbound services are timetabled via this route. The westbound trains run as usual via Forst (Lausitz).
{| class="ostable"
| ''Note A''
| ''IRE5837''
| SO
| Berlin-Lichtenberg - 10:18 Cottbus Hbf - Wrocław Główny
|-
| ''Note B''  
| ''IRE5839''
| FO
| Berlin-Lichtenberg - 16:14 Cottbus Hbf - Wrocław Główny
|-
|}
''Note A'': 9 July - 13 August 2022. The train on 20 August is cancelled. <br/ > ''Note B'' 15 July - 29 August 2022, except 30 July.
 
Note that Wrocław is still often referred to in Germany by its German name, Breslau.
 
See also entry PL22/162.


===Falkenberg (Elster) – Glaubitz (b Riesa) (Abzw. Zeithain Bogendreieck)===
===Falkenberg (Elster) – Glaubitz (b Riesa) (Abzw. Zeithain Bogendreieck)===
(''59C1-59C3'') DE21/333 ''[The northern part of this route is in Land Brandenburg]''
(ERA-E 50A2-50A1; ERA-R 102C2-102C1; S+W ''59C1-59C3'') DE22/333 ''[The northern part of this route is in ''Land'' Brandenburg]''


This part of the original rail route from Berlin to Dresden links Falkenberg with the Leipzig – Dresden main line near Riesa. The local passenger service was withdrawn in 2004, but when there is engineering work on the main line to/from Berlin via Elsterwerda, all ''EC'' and ''IC'' trains between Berlin and Dresden are diverted by this route. This occurred frequently in the last few years while the main line was upgraded. Although the upgrade has now been completed, further occasional diversions still occur.
This part of the original rail route from Berlin to Dresden links Falkenberg with the Leipzig – Dresden main line near Riesa. The local passenger service was withdrawn in 2004, but when there is engineering work on the main line to/from Berlin via Elsterwerda, all ''EC'' and ''IC'' trains between Berlin and Dresden are diverted by this route. This occurred frequently in the last few years while the main line was upgraded. Although the upgrade has now been completed, further occasional diversions still occur.


===Taucha (b. Leipzig) (Leipzig-Heiterblick) - Leipzig-Stötteritz (Leipzig-Schönefeld)===
===Taucha (b. Leipzig) (Leipzig-Heiterblick) Leipzig-Stötteritz (Leipzig-Schönefeld)===
[209.43] (''131B3'') DE21/334
[209.43] (ERA-E 57C5-57C4; ERA-R 84C5; S+W ''131B3'') DE22/334


This line links the Eilenburg line with the route to Leipzig Hbf (tief) or Markkleeberg via Leipzig-Stötteritz. It is used when the usual route to Leipzig Hbf via Leipzig-Thekla is unavailable. ''RE10'' services between Cottbus, Eilenburg and Leipzig are occasionally diverted this way to/from Leipzig-Stötteritz instead of the Hauptbahnhof.
This line links the Eilenburg line with the route to Leipzig Hbf (tief) or Markkleeberg via Leipzig-Stötteritz. It is used when the usual route to Leipzig Hbf via Leipzig-Thekla is unavailable. ''RE10'' services between Cottbus, Eilenburg and Leipzig are occasionally diverted this way to/from Leipzig-Stötteritz instead of the Hauptbahnhof.


===Schkeuditz (Leipzig-Wahren Westkopf) – Wiederitzsch – Leipzig Hbf (Leipzig-Mockau)===
===Schkeuditz (Leipzig-Wahren Westkopf) – Wiederitzsch – Leipzig Hbf (Leipzig-Mockau)===
(''131B3-131C3'') DE21/335
(ERA-E 57B5-57C5; ERA-R 84B5-84C5; S+W ''131B3-131C3'') DE22/335


This is a longer route between Schkeuditz and Leipzig Hbf via the freight ring line. It is common with route DE21/302 between Wiederitzsch and Leipzig-Mockau. No services have been identified as using the Wahren - Wiederitzsch section in the current timetable.
This is a longer route between Schkeuditz and Leipzig Hbf via the freight ring line. It is common with route DE22/338 between Wiederitzsch and Leipzig-Mockau. No services have been identified as using this route in the current timetable.


===Leipzig Hbf (Leipzig-Mockau) - Rackwitz (Abzw Leipzig Messe Nord)===
===Leipzig Hbf (Leipzig-Mockau) Rackwitz (Abzw Leipzig Messe Nord)===
[250] (''131C3-131C2'') DE21/336
[250] (ERA-E 57C5-57B5 not shown; ERA-R 84C5; S+W ''131C3-131C2'') DE22/336


A single line (6388) runs to the east of the flyovers carrying the Wiederitzsch and Flughafen lines. It no longer has regular services, but may be used when the main line is unavailable.
A single line (6388) runs to the east of the flyovers carrying the Wiederitzsch and Flughafen lines. It no longer has regular services, but may be used when the main line is unavailable.


===Engelsdorf (b. Leipzig) Hp (Engelsdorf KV Bft) - Rackwitz (Abzw Leipzig Messe Nord)===
===Engelsdorf (b. Leipzig) Hp (Engelsdorf KV Bft) Rackwitz (Abzw Leipzig Messe Nord)===
(''131D3-131C2'') DE21/337
(ERA-E 57C4-57B5; ERA-R 84C5; S+W ''131D3-131C2'') DE22/337
 
This line joins the Dresden and Bitterfeld lines via the eastern end of the Leipzig freight ring line. It connects into DE22/336 at Leipzig-Mockau. It is used by ''IC/EC'' trains between Dresden and Berlin when the main line via Elsterwerda is not available, as an alternative to DE22/333.
 
===Leipzig-Leutzsch – Wiederitzsch – Leipzig Hbf (Leipzig-Mockau)===
[250, 580] (ERA-E 57B5-57C5; ERA-R 84B5-84C5; S+W ''131C3-131B3'') DE22/338


This line joins the Dresden and Bitterfeld lines via the eastern end of the Leipzig freight ring line. It connects into DE21/336 at Leipzig-Mockau. It is used by ''IC/EC'' trains between Dresden and Berlin when the main line via Elsterwerda is not available, as an alternative to DE21/333. This occurs on the weekend of 16/17 January.
This is a longer route between Leipzig-Leutzsch and Leipzig Hbf via the freight ring line. No use of this route has been identified in the current timetable but it may be used when the direct route via Leipzig-Gohlis is not available.


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 12:46, 4 August 2022

Introduction

This list is based on the timetable dated from 10 December 2023 to 14 December 2024, unless otherwise stated. Standard abbreviations are explained here.

Map references for each route entry are given in parentheses ( ). References prefixed "ERA-E" refer to the European Railway Atlas (All-Europe Edition) by M.G. Ball. References prefixed "ERA-R" refer to the European Railway Atlas (Regional Series: Book 2) by M.G. Ball. References prefixed "S+W", or in italic, refer to Eisenbahnatlas Deutschland by Schweers + Wall.

Obscure services

Kyhna (Delitzsch Gbf) – Delitzsch unt Bf

[501.9] (ERA-E 49B2; ERA-R 102A2; S+W 58B2) DE22/301

This west to north curve connects the Halle (Saale) – Eilenburg and Leipzig – Bitterfeld lines.

SSuO S37930 05:57 Delitzsch unt Bf – Halle (Saale) Hbf
S37929 Halle (Saale) Hbf – 22:58 Kyhna – Delitzsch unt Bf

This line is also used occasionally by diverted ICE services between Bitterfeld and Halle (Saale) Hbf when the line via Landsberg (b. Halle) is closed for engineering work. This occurs, mainly on Saturday evenings, between 7 and 24 January 2022. S8 services are also diverted during this period.

Leipzig-Gohlis – Leipzig Hbf

[501.3] (ERA-E 57B5-57B4; ERA-R 84C5; S+W 131C3) DE22/302

All trains via Leipzig Olbrichtstraße run to and from the low level platforms at Leipzig Hbf, including the short workings to/from Schkeuditz on Mondays to Fridays only which now run to and from Geithain. There is therefore no longer any use of the connection between the Olbrichtstraße line and the main station at Leipzig Hbf.

Leipzig Hbf (tief) (Leipzig Berliner Straße) – Leipzig Messe (Leipzig Nordkopf)

[501.2, 501.5, 501.6] (ERA-E 57B4-57B5 not shown; ERA-R 84C5; S+W 131C3-131C2) DE22/303

There are two routes available for S-Bahn trains between Leipzig Hbf (tief) and platforms 1 and 2 on the Bitterfeld line at Leipzig Messe. These are via Leipzig Nord on the Eilenburg line (6396) or via the main line to Bitterfeld (6411). All S2 and S6 trains to and from Leipzig Messe or beyond run via and call at Leipzig Nord and so use line 6396 and the connections between Leipzig Nordkopf, on line 6411, and Leipzig Nord in both directions. The southbound connection, in particular, follows a separate alignment of its own. The only S-Bahn trains to use the southern end of line 6411 are S5/S5X services to and from the Leipzig/Halle Flughafen line, via platforms 3 and 4 at Leipzig Messe.

Mügeln (b Oschatz) Bf – Glossen (b Oschatz)/Kemmlitz (b Oschatz) (Döllnitzbahn GmbH)

(ERA-E 50A1-49C1; ERA-R 102B1; S+W 59B3) DE22/304

The Döllnitzbahn operates a limited service beyond Mügeln over this 750mm gauge line. The following diesel trains are the only regular services to run to Glossen or Kemmlitz:

Schooldays only:

SSuX DBG106 Oschatz Hbf – 13:47 Mügeln (b Oschatz) Bf – Glossen (b Oschatz)
SSuX DBG101 06:48 Glossen (b Oschatz) – Oschatz Hbf
SSuX DBG107 14:14 Glossen (b Oschatz) – Oschatz Hbf

School holidays only:

MTWX DBG102 Oschatz Hbf – 11:30 Mügeln (b Oschatz) Bf – Glossen (b Oschatz)
MTWX DBG104 Oschatz Hbf – 14:50 Mügeln (b Oschatz) Bf – Kemmlitz (b Oschatz) Bf
MTWX DBG105 11:52 Glossen (b Oschatz) – Oschatz Hbf
MTWX DBG109 15:25 Kemmlitz (b Oschatz) Bf – Oschatz Hbf

Steam trains operate to Glossen and Kemmlitz on certain weekends, replacing the diesel timetable.

The Döllnitzbahn website has a calendar showing schooldays, school holidays and days with a steam service.

Zabeltitz/Nünchritz (Radebeul Abzw Az) – Radebeul-Naundorf

[500] (ERA-E 50A1; ERA-R 110A3; S+W 72C2) DE22/305

Fast trains between Dresden and Leipzig or Berlin generally run via Radebeul Ost but occasionally the route via Cossebaude is used. No use of the Cossebaude route, and hence this connection, has been identified in the current timetable period; however services may be diverted this way as operating convenience dictates.

Zabeltitz (Großenhain Berliner Bf W16) – Radebeul-Kotzschenbroda

[240] (ERA-E 50A1; ERA-R 102C1; S+W 59D3-59D4) DE22/306

EC/IC trains between Dresden and Berlin run direct via this route, except when engineering work causes diversions via routes DE22/333 or 22/337. RB and RE trains between Dresden and Elsterwerda run via Priestewitz and Großenhain Cottbuser Bf.

Dresden-Plauen (Abzw Freital Ost) – Tharandt

[510, 510.3] (ERA-E 50A1 not shown; ERA-R 110B1-110A1; S+W 72D4-72C4) DE22/307

A single-track line runs to the north of the main line, and at lower level, between Freital Ost and Tharandt. At Freital-Hainsberg it is on the far side of the narrow-gauge station and yard from the main line. It is used by all westbound trains not stopping between Dresden Hbf and Tharandt.

Arnsdorf (b Dresden) – Kleinröhrsdorf (Abzw Arnsdorf Nord)

[227] (ERA-E 50B1; ERA-R 110A5; S+W 60B4) DE22/308

Most trains between Dresden and Kamenz use the west to north connecting curve west of Arnsdorf. Trains calling at Arnsdorf reverse there and use the east to north curve. These are departures from Arnsdorf at 03:09, 1 January only (S8 16653) and from Kamenz at 03:43 SSuX (S8 16640) and 04:20 SuX (S8 16642).

Werdau (Werdau Bogendreieck, Werdauer Spitz) – Neumark (Sachsen) (Werdau Bogendreieck, Neumarker Spitz)

[544] (ERA-E 55C5; ERA-R 109A4; S+W 132A4) DE22/309

This north to south side of the Werdau triangle is part of the main line from Leipzig to München via Hof, but most trains now run to and from Zwickau. This side of the triangle is used by Vogtlandbahn trains which run between Zwickau Zentrum and Adorf (Vogtl), Bad Brambach or Cheb via reversal at Werdau, generally every hour.

Kamenz (Sachs) – Hosena

[227.1] (ERA-E 50B1-50B2; ERA-R 103A1-103A2; S+W 60C3-60B2) DE22/310

This freight line is used once again in 2022 by a summer weekend train pair between Dresden and Senftenberg. The north end of this line is within Land Brandenburg.

D3 SSuO RB16657 Dresden Hbf – 10:26 Kamenz (Sachs) – Senftenberg
D3 SSuO RB16656 Senftenberg – 17:07 Hosena – Dresden Hbf

D3: 16 July to 28 August 2022

Note that these services run as S8 between Dresden Hbf and Kamenz (Sachs) and as RB34 between Kamenz and Senftenberg.

Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions

Kyhna (Delitzsch Gbf) – Zschortau (Delitzsch Abzw Ah)

[501.4] (ERA-E 49B2; ERA-R 102A2; S+W 58B2) DE22/331

This west to south curve connects the Halle (Saale) – Eilenburg and Leipzig – Bitterfeld lines, providing an alternative route between Leipzig and Halle. The opening of the main line via Leipzig/Halle Flughafen in 2003 gave two possible routes between Leipzig and Halle via Gröbers, which has meant that this route has been little used.

It is however occasionally used by diverted S4 services between [Leipzig Hbf (tief) -] Leipzig Nord and Eilenburg, reversing at Delitzsch Gbf.

Horka - Bielawa Dolna (PL) [– Węgliniec]

[PKP260] (ERA-E 50C2; ERA-R 103C1; S+W 61B3-61C3) DE22/332

The weekend-only Kulturzug trains between Berlin Lichtenberg amd Wrocław Główny have occasionally been diverted via the curve from the Cottbus line and this recently-electrified and reopened freight cross-border line in the last few years. Note that special tickets, valid for these trains only, are required. Regular DB tickets, including the 9 Euro ticket, and Interrail tickets are not accepted. Kulturzug tickets can be purchased from DB ticket machines (under "Gesamtes Angebot / Spar- und Freizeitangebote" > "Freizeit und Aktionen") or at ticket offices or the DB Regio website. Tickets can also be bought on board the train for a small supplement.

Further information is at the VBB website.

On certain dates in July and August 2022, the eastbound services are timetabled via this route. The westbound trains run as usual via Forst (Lausitz).

Note A IRE5837 SO Berlin-Lichtenberg - 10:18 Cottbus Hbf - Wrocław Główny
Note B IRE5839 FO Berlin-Lichtenberg - 16:14 Cottbus Hbf - Wrocław Główny

Note A: 9 July - 13 August 2022. The train on 20 August is cancelled.
Note B 15 July - 29 August 2022, except 30 July.

Note that Wrocław is still often referred to in Germany by its German name, Breslau.

See also entry PL22/162.

Falkenberg (Elster) – Glaubitz (b Riesa) (Abzw. Zeithain Bogendreieck)

(ERA-E 50A2-50A1; ERA-R 102C2-102C1; S+W 59C1-59C3) DE22/333 [The northern part of this route is in Land Brandenburg]

This part of the original rail route from Berlin to Dresden links Falkenberg with the Leipzig – Dresden main line near Riesa. The local passenger service was withdrawn in 2004, but when there is engineering work on the main line to/from Berlin via Elsterwerda, all EC and IC trains between Berlin and Dresden are diverted by this route. This occurred frequently in the last few years while the main line was upgraded. Although the upgrade has now been completed, further occasional diversions still occur.

Taucha (b. Leipzig) (Leipzig-Heiterblick) – Leipzig-Stötteritz (Leipzig-Schönefeld)

[209.43] (ERA-E 57C5-57C4; ERA-R 84C5; S+W 131B3) DE22/334

This line links the Eilenburg line with the route to Leipzig Hbf (tief) or Markkleeberg via Leipzig-Stötteritz. It is used when the usual route to Leipzig Hbf via Leipzig-Thekla is unavailable. RE10 services between Cottbus, Eilenburg and Leipzig are occasionally diverted this way to/from Leipzig-Stötteritz instead of the Hauptbahnhof.

Schkeuditz (Leipzig-Wahren Westkopf) – Wiederitzsch – Leipzig Hbf (Leipzig-Mockau)

(ERA-E 57B5-57C5; ERA-R 84B5-84C5; S+W 131B3-131C3) DE22/335

This is a longer route between Schkeuditz and Leipzig Hbf via the freight ring line. It is common with route DE22/338 between Wiederitzsch and Leipzig-Mockau. No services have been identified as using this route in the current timetable.

Leipzig Hbf (Leipzig-Mockau) – Rackwitz (Abzw Leipzig Messe Nord)

[250] (ERA-E 57C5-57B5 not shown; ERA-R 84C5; S+W 131C3-131C2) DE22/336

A single line (6388) runs to the east of the flyovers carrying the Wiederitzsch and Flughafen lines. It no longer has regular services, but may be used when the main line is unavailable.

Engelsdorf (b. Leipzig) Hp (Engelsdorf KV Bft) – Rackwitz (Abzw Leipzig Messe Nord)

(ERA-E 57C4-57B5; ERA-R 84C5; S+W 131D3-131C2) DE22/337

This line joins the Dresden and Bitterfeld lines via the eastern end of the Leipzig freight ring line. It connects into DE22/336 at Leipzig-Mockau. It is used by IC/EC trains between Dresden and Berlin when the main line via Elsterwerda is not available, as an alternative to DE22/333.

Leipzig-Leutzsch – Wiederitzsch – Leipzig Hbf (Leipzig-Mockau)

[250, 580] (ERA-E 57B5-57C5; ERA-R 84B5-84C5; S+W 131C3-131B3) DE22/338

This is a longer route between Leipzig-Leutzsch and Leipzig Hbf via the freight ring line. No use of this route has been identified in the current timetable but it may be used when the direct route via Leipzig-Gohlis is not available.

See also