Chemnitz model
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One of the most important transport projects in Saxony is the Chemnitz model. The aim is to connect the centre of Chemnitz and the surrounding region quickly and without the need to change trains. Chemnitz offers good conditions for this project, as the city has a standard-gauge tram network, which enables connection to the regional railway network.
The project comprises a five-stage plan starting at stage 0, although the stages will not be implemented chronologically. In the Chemnitz urban area, this means further expansion of our tram network, which will be connected to the surrounding railway infrastructure at several interfaces through the Chemnitz Model.
Chemnitz Model Stage 4
Since autumn 2020, the Central Saxony transport association, in German Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen (VMS), the city of Chemnitz and CVAG have been jointly planning the first of a total of three inner-city sections for the new tram line towards Chemnitz Center. This is being built as part of the joint transport infrastructure project Chemnitz Model Stage 4 to Limbach-Oberfrohna.
Details on the construction project and construction progress can be found on the VMS website:
Effects and synergies
Expansion of the Chemnitz tram network
Renovation of footpaths and cycle paths
road resurfacing
Renewal of the underground utilities of the Chemnitz Waste Management Company (ESC)
Upgrading the inner city ring road
Connection to Chemnitz Center via CVAG tram service every 10 minutes
Connection to Limbach-Oberfrohna via the City-Bahn every 30 minutes
Traffic information for Falkeplatz construction phase
In order to minimise disruption to tram services during the construction period, a temporary track will be laid (expected to remain in place until May 2026). The entire construction period for the Falkeplatz section is scheduled to last until the end of 2027.
You can find the planned changes here. Up-to-date information on individual lines is available via our traffic information service.
- Current: 2nd construction phase - expected February to March 2026
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Affected lines: none
Duration: approximately four weeksAll bus and tram lines operate on their original routes.
- 3rd construction phase – expected March to April 2026
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Affected lines:: 4, 23, 31
Duration: approximately two weeks4
Tram line 4 runs between the terminus ‘Hutholz’ and the replacement stop ‘Falkeplatz/Museum Gunzenhauser’. This is located on Stollberger Straße behind the Museum Gunzenhauser.
To continue towards the central bus and tram station and the main station, passengers should use line 31, the additional line E31 or line 23.
Passengers can change from and to tram line 4 at the ‘Bf Mitte’ stop to lines 23, 31 or E31.
31 and 23
Bus lines 31 and 23 will operate modified in both directions during this period.
Coming from Zwickauer Straße towards the city centre, the lines will turn right onto Reichsstraße and serve the ‘Bf Mitte’ stop; the ‘Reichsstr.’ stop will not be served. Continuing along Reichsstraße, they will then turn left onto Annaberger Straße and arrive at the ‘Zentralhaltestelle Steig 1’ stop. They will continue to operate on their original route. In the opposite direction, the ‘Zentralhaltestelle Steig 2’ and ‘Bf Mitte’ stops will be served, while the ‘Reichsstr.’ stop will be omitted.
E31
In addition, bus line E31 will run between the stops ‘Marianne-Brandt-Str.’ and ‘Hbf Bahnhofstr.’. Line E31 will serve the stops ‘Marianne-Brandt-Str.’, ‘Bf Mitte’, ‘Zentralhaltestelle Steig 1’, ‘Stefan-Heym-Platz’, ‘Waisenstr.’ (relocated behind the intersection, not barrier-free) and finally ‘Hbf Bahnhofstr.’.
In the opposite direction, the original stop ‘Waisenstr.’ is served. The line then runs on the same route via ‘Zentralhaltestelle Steig 2’ and ‘Bf Mitte’ to ‘Marianne-Brandt-Str.’.
Lines 31 and E31 run in staggered formation and operate every 5 minutes between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. from Monday to Friday on the section between Marianne-Brandt-Str. and Hbf Bahnhofstr/Hbf Dresdner Straße. On Saturdays, line E31 runs between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., but does not run on Sundays.
- 4th construction phase – expected April to May 2026
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Affected lines: 1, 4 21, 23, 31, 32, 51, 79
Duration: approximately four weeks1 und 4
During this period, both tram line 1 will run on a shortened route between the terminus ‘Schönau’ and the stop ‘Reichsstr.’ and tram line 4 will run on a shortened route between the terminus “Hutholz” and the replacement stop ‘Falkeplatz/Museum Gunzenhauser’.
To continue towards the central bus and tram station and the main railway station, passengers should use line 31, the additional line E31 or line 23.
Passengers can change to and from tram line 1 at the ‘Marianne-Brandt-Str.’ stop to lines 23, 31 or E31.
To transfer to and from tram line 4, change at the ‘Bf Mitte’ stop to lines 23, 31 or E31.
31 and 23
Bus lines 31 and 23 will operate modified in both directions during this period.
Coming from Zwickauer Straße towards the city centre, the lines will turn right onto Reichsstraße and serve the ‘Bf Mitte’ stop; the ‘Reichsstr.’ stop will not be served. Continuing along Reichsstraße, they will then turn left onto Annaberger Straße and arrive at the ‘Zentralhaltestelle Steig 1’ stop. They will continue to operate on their original route. In the opposite direction, the ‘Zentralhaltestelle Steig 2’ and ‘Bf Mitte’ stops will be served, while the ‘Reichsstr.’ stop will be omitted.
E31
In addition, bus line E31 will run between the stops ‘Marianne-Brandt-Str.’ and ‘Hbf Bahnhofstr.’. Line E31 will serve the stops ‘Marianne-Brandt-Str.’, ‘Bf Mitte’, ‘Zentralhaltestelle Steig 1’, ‘Stefan-Heym-Platz’, ‘Waisenstr.’ (relocated behind the intersection, not barrier-free) and finally ‘Hbf Bahnhofstr.’.
In the opposite direction, the original stop ‘Waisenstr.’ is served. The line then runs on the same route via ‘Zentralhaltestelle Steig 2’ and ‘Bf Mitte’ to ‘Marianne-Brandt-Str.’.
Lines 31 and E31 run in staggered formation and operate every 5 minutes between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. from Monday to Friday on the section between Marianne-Brandt-Str. and Hbf Bahnhofstr/Hbf Dresdner Straße. On Saturdays, line E31 runs between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., but does not run on Sundays.
For lines
- 21 towards Borna/ Chemnitz Centre/ Limbach-Oberfrohna
- 32 towards Rottluff/ Reichenbrand
- 51 towards Zeisigwald Yorckgebiet – also affected by the Mühlenstraße construction phase
- 79 towards Küchwald – also affected by the Mühlenstraße construction phase
we are moving the ‘Rosenhof’ stop forward to Rosenhof 45.
Traffic information for Mühlenstraße construction phase
Mühlenstraße will also be closed from 2 February 2026 until June 2026 at the intersection of Mühlenstraße, Brückenstraße and Theaterstraße.
Here you will find the planned changes. You can find up-to-date information on individual lines via our traffic information service.
- Changes to bus route 51
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The 51 line is also affected by the Falkeplatz construction phase, fourth construction phase.
Direction Central bus and tram station
- Omitted stops: Am Stadtbad, Stadthalle
- Additional stops: Omnibusbahnhof, Hbf. Bahnhofstr., Waisenstr.
- Relocated stops: Georgbrücke to location of 23
Direction Zeisigwald Yorckgebiet
- Omitted stops: Am Stadtbad
Additional stops: Stadthalle, Theaterplatz (middle position), Omnibusbahnhof
- Changes to bus route 79
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The 79 line is also affected by the Falkeplatz construction phase, fourth construction phase.
Direction Central bus and tram station
- Omitted stops: Am Stadtbad, Stadthallemiddle position)
- Relocated stops: Georgbrücke to location of 23
Direction Küchwald
- Omitted stops: Am Stadtbad
- Additional stops: Stadthalle, Theaterplatz (middle position), Omnibusbahnhof
