be integrated into the existing network, as part of the creation of the new S-Bahn Mitteldeutschland network. Since the end of 2011, the S-Bahn line has been moved from the east side (route 6362) to the west side (route 6377) of Leipzig as a result of this work. Markkleeberg Nord station was rebuilt and Leipzig-Connewitz, Markkleeberg and Markkleeberg-Großstädteln stations were adapted. Several bridges were replaced and the track infrastructure were rebuilt with new overhead, turnouts and noise barriers. One track of line 6362 between Connewitz and Gaschwitz was dismantled to make space for the Markkleeberg Nord platform. Gaschwitz station was renamed Markkleeberg-Gaschwitz with the start-up of the new S-Bahn network. Electrification between Reichenbach and Hof The electrification of the roughly 73 km-long section between Reichenbach and Hof made it possible to run electric trains between Leipzig and Dresden and Hof. This made the integration of Plauen and Hof into the electrically operated S-Bahn Mitteldeutschland possible. Construction of the electrification started on 21 July 2010. The Reichenbach–Herlasgrün section was completed in December 2011. In addition to this, extensive work had to be carried out on the Göltzsch Viaduct and several road bridges with too little clearance for electrification were replaced. The electrification of the Herlasgrün–Plauen section took place between February and December 2012. This included the renewal of three road overbridges. A frequency changer was set up in Hof for the production of railway power. The power between Plauen (Vogtland) and Hof was connected on 9 November 2013 and regular electric train services commenced to Hof on 15 December 2013. Restoration and other residual work were expected to continue until 2014. The cost of the whole works was expected to be around €120 million. RE 3 Regional-Express services have been operated between Dresden and Hof since then using double-deck carriages and electric haulage. The Leipzig Bayerischer Bahnhof–Werdau wye section has been served by services on lines S5 and S5X of the S-Bahn Mitteldeutschland since 15 December 2013. Line S3 services also run from Leipzig Bayerischer Bahnhof to Neukieritzsch and line S2 services also run to Markkleeberg-Gaschwitz. The services on lines S1 and S4 running towards Leipzig-Stötteritz use the short section between Leipzig Bayerischer Bahnhof and Leipzig MDR. Route The route starts at the Bayerischen Bahnhof (Bavarian station) in Leipzig, where it connects to the City Tunnel. At Leipzig-Connewitz station, it connects with the former Verbindungsbahn ("connecting line") from Leipzig Hbf, over