Bombing of bombing in Weiterstadt: Tour traffic partially limited!

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Timetable changes in Offenbach on January 15th, 2025 due to the defusing of an aviation bomb. Find out more about affected lines.
Timetable changes in Offenbach on January 15th, 2025 due to the defusing of an aviation bomb. Find out more about affected lines. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

On January 15, 2025, Deutsche Bahn announces comprehensive timetable changes in Bavaria and Hesse. The reason for this is the defusing of a world war bomb that is carried out today and has a significant impact on train traffic. The measures begin from 9:00 a.m. and affect numerous lines in regional and national traffic.

The following lines are affected by the restrictions:

  • S8: Wiesbaden Hbf- Mainz Hbf- Frankfurt Airport regional train station- Frankfurt Hbf (deep)- Offenbach (Main) Ost (- Hanau Hbf)
  • S9: Wiesbaden Hbf - Mainz Kastel - Frankfurt Airport regional train station - Frankfurt Hbf (deep) - Offenbach (Main) Ost - Hanau Hbf
  • Re5: Frankfurt (Main) Hbf- Hanau Hbf- Wächtersbach- Fulda- Bad Hersfeld (- Bebra)
  • RE50: Frankfurt (Main) Hbf - Hanau Hbf - Wächtersbach - Fulda
  • RB51: Frankfurt (Main) Hbf- Hanau Hbf- Wächtersbach (- Bad Soden-Salmünster)
  • Re54: Frankfurt (Main) Hbf- Maintal Ost- Hanau Hbf- Aschaffenburg- Würzburg (- Bamberg)
  • Re55: Frankfurt (Main) Hbf- Offenbach Hbf- Hanau Hbf- Aschaffenburg- Würzburg (- Bamberg)

delays and diversions

The announced measures lead to delays, diversions as well as holding, partial and train failures. From 9:00 a.m., the trains in Hanau Hbf will drive through without a stop. After completing the evacuation, the station is completely closed. Travelers are urgently asked to find out about the current operating situation before departure. Deutsche Bahn has the option of querying information about the website Bahn.de or the DB Navigator app. The customer dialogue in Hessen is available for questions requested by telephone under the number +49 69 244 457 10

The bombing itself was carried out in Weiterstadt this day between 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. The defusing was completed at around 1:00 p.m. and train traffic has gradually started again. Although there was regular operation again, effects can still be felt in long -distance transport. IC/EC trains from Frankfurt to Darmstadt, Stuttgart and Munich end and start in Darmstadt Central Station, which means that the stop at Frankfurt Central Station.

recommended measures for travelers

Deutsche Bahn advises passengers to find out about the current connections before traveling. This can be done via the website Bahn.de/aktuell , the DB navigator-app or the telephone travel information at the number +49 (0) 30 2970. For regional trains of lines RE 60 and RB 68 there is the possibility to travel between Frankfurt Central Station and Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof, while S-Bahn trains also run again.

The current complaints about possible delays and train failures are a result of the comprehensive security measures that are necessary to ensure the safety of passengers and to restore the train operation. This extensive information and current reports have been carefully updated in the past few hours and illustrate the importance of a timely procurement of information before the trip.

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