Railroad Shutdown Persists: BSVG Resorts to Extra Bus Services
In the upcoming weeks, the city of Braunschweig will experience some changes to its public transportation system. The Stadtbahn line 1 will be undergoing construction work at Mühlenpfordtstraße and Ottenroder Straße, leading to the implementation of a rail replacement bus service, known as SEV (Schienenersatzverkehr).
The SEV line 421 will operate in Stöckheim, taking the place of the Stadtbahn line 1 during this period. Passengers are advised to use line 431 instead of line 421 for the Senefelderstraße stop.
To ensure seamless connections, the timetable for bus line 421 has been adjusted between "Erfurtplatz" and Wolfenbüttel in both directions by a few minutes. Similarly, the timetable for the replacement bus line 420 has been modified to accommodate the detours and construction-related changes.
The stop "Leisewitzstraße" will not be served on any line 421 trips. The SEV will operate as line 421 between the stops "Salzdahlumer Weg" and "Sachsendamm" in Stöckheim, starting August 14.
At the Sachsendamm stop, passengers can transfer to every line 1 service, providing a convenient connection point. Additional travel options from Sachsendamm to the city center or main station, or to Stöckheim, are available via lines 2 and 431.
The electronic timetable information includes the current timetable data for the SEV replacement service. Passengers can use these services to connect with other tram and bus lines at major transfer points such as the Hauptbahnhof (main train station), although some service points may have limited opening hours due to holiday restrictions.
It is recommended that passengers consult the updated SEV line 420 timetable and station lists available from the Braunschweiger Verkehrs-GmbH (BSVG) website or through official information points. The timetable data valid from the start of school, starting from August 14, 2025, can be selected for easier navigation.
The Stadtbahn track in Stöckheim will remain closed for a long-term period, and the replacement bus service (SEV) will continue to connect Stöckheim to the Stadtbahn line 1 services. Passengers are encouraged to plan their journeys accordingly and stay informed through the BSVG website or official channels.
In the context of the city of Braunschweig's transportation system changes, the finance industry may be affected as passengers might experience increased travel costs due to the prolonged closure of the Stadtbahn track in Stöckheim and the use of the SEV (Schienenersatzverkehr) services. The construction work in Mühlenpfordtstraße and Ottenroder Straße, impacting the Stadtbahn line 1, has led to an expansion in the public-transit industry with the introduction of the SEV line 421, operating in Stöckheim and providing alternative transportation options for commuters.
