Electric operations began on 25 May 1976 in order to avoid the time-consuming and costly change of locomotives in Landshut and Plattling for trains on the Munich–Landshut–Plattling–Passau route.

In addition, quite a few long goods trains run from Dingolfing (BMW factory) via Landshut to Munich and Regensburg.

With effect from the timetable change on 13 December 2009, passenger services are due to be exclusively providely by the Danube-Isar Express (Donau-Isar-Express),[1] a Regional-Express line, that will connect Munich with Landshut, Plattling and Passau hourly.

In order to provide hourly services at all stops, the route will have to be upgraded for higher speeds and longer double-tracked crossing sections.

Before the arrival of the Danube-Isar Express, the section from Dingolfing to Landau is being modernised and upgraded to take higher speeds,[4] a new platform is being built at Dingolfing on track 1 and an electronic signal box installed to reduce the waiting time when trains cross.