Danish train services replaced by buses for nine days due to extensive track work

Train travelers in Denmark face significant disruptions during week 29, as extensive track maintenance necessitates the replacement of train services with buses on multiple routes. From Saturday, July 11, to Sunday, July 19, passengers will need extra patience as buses take over on key lines.

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We are utilizing the time of year when the fewest people travel. And we are in a situation where it is necessary to carry out the track work. The track work is so intensive that all tracks are closed.

The most affected route is the busy stretch between Ringsted and Fredericia, which will be served by buses for nine days. This extensive track work is scheduled during a period of lower travel demand to minimize inconvenience. The work includes maintenance on the Great Belt Bridge, between Slagelse and Ringsted, and in western Funen.

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It has been planned for a long time, so we have ordered replacement buses well in advance, and there will be plenty of them. If a bus is full, it leaves immediately to ensure you get there faster.

DSB's information chief, Tony Bispeskov, emphasized that the work is necessary for stable train operations. He assured that ample replacement buses have been ordered and will depart as soon as they are full to expedite travel. Passengers are strongly advised to consult Rejseplanen (the travel planner) and pay close attention to the different colored buses, as some will stop at all stations while others offer direct service between Ringsted and Fredericia.

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You also cannot bring bicycles on the replacement buses as you normally can on our trains.

Passengers should also note that bicycles are not permitted on the replacement buses, a common allowance on regular trains. Banedanmark, responsible for the infrastructure, states the summer track work is part of a larger "track renewal project" aimed at improving long-term train stability. This involves renovating drainage systems and replacing worn-out rails, sleepers, and switches on the busy line.

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This is one of the busiest routes in the country, and the renewal is necessary to keep the track sharp. We are renovating drainage systems and replacing worn-out rails, sleepers, and switches on the route.