Operating of Hauptbahnhof by the railway is set for 2027.
The completion of the major infrastructure project Stuttgart21, set for mid-December 2026, does not signal the immediate closure of Stuttgart's main railway station, known as Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof. The existing station will continue to serve passengers even after the opening of the new through-station, which is part of the Stuttgart21 project.
The new low-level Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof, along with the remaining section between Wendlingen and Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof, was initially scheduled to open in December 2025. However, plans have been revised, and the new station is now expected to open in December 2026.
While the exact timing and details regarding the transition of the old station are yet to be specified, it is planned that the new underground station will replace the current one. Once the new station becomes fully operational, the old station will likely transition out of service.
The Stuttgart21 project aims to transform the city's main railway station into a modern, underground through-station, enhancing rail connectivity and efficiency in the region. The new station is part of a broader plan to improve the rail network.
It's important to note that the commissioning of the underground station for the main station is a separate project from Stuttgart21. A working group is currently planning the commissioning of the underground station, but the exact timeline remains uncertain.
Trains will continue to run in the above-ground part of the main station until the summer months of 2027. The operation of the main station's underground station is not yet addressed in the available information.
In summary, Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof will remain in operation until at least 2027, with trains continuing to stop at the above-ground station until the summer months of that year. The commissioning of the underground station for the main station is a separate project that is currently in planning, but the exact timeline is uncertain.
The new underground station, part of the Stuttgart21 project, is expected to replace the current Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof, signifying a potential future transition of the old station out of service. The completion of the Stuttgart21 project, which includes improvements in public-transit, transportation, and finance, will enhance the rail network in the industry.
