Railway expansion in the Kinzigtal: Traffic examinations and bus replacement traffic ensure connections!
Railway expansion in the Kinzigtal: Traffic examinations and bus replacement traffic ensure connections!
The railway expansion in the Kinzig Valley between Hanau and Gelnhausen comes into a decisive phase. Deutsche Bahn AG is investing over 50 million euros in an extensive infrastructure program to strengthen the rail connection in Hesse. This is intended to significantly improve the conditions for passengers and freight traffic.
From April 17, 2025, at 9 p.m., until May 2, 2025, 5 a.m., the route between Hanau and Gelnhausen will be completely closed for a total of two weeks. Fuldaer Zeitung reports that replacement traffic is set up during this block. An hourly bus connections between Hanau-Hauptbahnhof and Fulda are planned for the regional express (right) 50 between Frankfurt-Hanau-Fulda, and the regional train (RB) 51 between Frankfurt-Wächtersbach-Fulda is also covered by hourly buses.
The trains between Frankfurt and Hanau should also drive in such a way that there is a connection to the replacement traffic. However, passengers are asked to plan more time for their travels, as the replacement buses drive slower and cannot transport bicycles. Long-distance trains, including the Intercity Express (ICE) and Intercity trains (IC), also have to use alternative routes, which leads to extended travel times.
extensive construction work
The extensive construction work includes the demolition of the Westpangen Bridge as well as extensive track and top construction work. Furthermore, the extension and modernization of the platforms at Wirtheim train station are on the agenda. Deutsche Bahn in the northern area between Steinau on the street and Fulda.
In detail, this concerns a renewal of 22 kilometers rails and 49 course as well as measures in regions such as Wolfgang, Langenselbold, Fulda, Flieden, Neuhof, Gelnhausen and Steinau on the street. The construction work will significantly influence the transport network, especially among the affected regional traffic lines such as RE 5, RE 50 and RB 51.traffic concept and timetable changes
The traffic concept stipulates that the trains can drive one -track depending on the construction phase. In certain construction phases there will also be full closures of the route. Replacement buses are used on weekends, at Easter and at night, while remote and freight trains are redirected. These diversions mean that travel times between 30 and 110 minutes can last longer.
Passengers on the Frankfurt-Kassel-Berlin routes are particularly affected, whereby the Frankfurt-Süd, Hanau and Fulda stop stops are eliminated, and on the connection Frankfurt-Hamburg, where trains stop at Frankfurt-West at the main train station. Passengers should find out about the current travel and connection options in order to manage the effects of the conversions and the temporary changes as much as possible.Deutsche Bahn asks for understanding for the restrictions during the construction work and recommends finding out about all travel and connection options in good time. Further information about the specific changes, especially for the period between May 17 and June 7, will be provided in April.
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