DB Netz infrastructure upgrades between Nürnberg Hbf and Solnhofen have forced the cancellation of several RB 16 and RE 16 trains starting the morning of Thursday, 15 October 2026. Services will remain disrupted through 19 October, with buses substituting rail from early morning until late evening. Passengers should note that temporary bus stops may be located away from the station forecourt and that bicycles cannot be carried on the coaches. For business travellers heading to the Nürnberg metropolitan region—or connecting from Munich to corporate sites around Treuchtlingen—the detour can add 20-40 minutes per leg. Travellers holding Saver or Flex tickets can use other trains on the route without rebooking; however, seat reservations lapse. Mobility managers should alert employees to revise agendas, especially where same-day return meetings are planned. Companies operating shuttle programmes for assignees in the area might coordinate with VGN (Verkehrsverbund Großraum Nürnberg) to align pick-up points with the replacement-bus timetable. Although the works are routine, they illustrate how late-autumn track maintenance continues to impact reliable corporate travel in Germany’s secondary corridors. DB advises checking the Navigator app before departure and allowing extra time for airport transfers via Nürnberg.
