Train failures in North Hesse: important alternatives for travelers!

Train failures in North Hesse: important alternatives for travelers!

On April 2, 2025, there are significant train cancellations on the important Zuglinie Re5, which runs between Bad Hersfeld and Kassel, due to construction work and other circumstances. These failures affect not only the day on Friday, April 4, but also Wednesday, April 16. In particular, the entire train operation is partially set on this route, while there are some trains between Bebra and Kassel. This affects the travelers, and long waiting times are to be expected.

passengers who rely on the RE5 are asked to use alternative connections. The regional train line RB5, which runs from Fulda via Bad Hersfeld and Bebra to Melsungen and Kassel, is recommended, as well as the RT5 regiotram line, which runs between Melsungen and Kassel. These alternatives are intended to help passengers to get to the goal. Further details can be found on the website of the North Hessian Transport Association nvv.de , where a comprehensive timetable information system is also available.

further relevant information

The train failures and changed travel times are part of extensive construction work that lasts until March 27. This applies not only to the RE5, but also other lines, including the RE50, which runs from Frankfurt to Fulda, Bad Hersfeld and Bebra, as well as the RB5 that operates the same stations. Travelers should pay attention to the parallel trains of other lines, as some trains will be without replacement-especially on the connections between Kassel Hauptbahnhof and Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe as well as between Kassel Hauptbahnhof and Fulda.

In addition, according to notices of Osthessen News are set up in the nights between Fulda and Bebra rail replacement in the form of buses. If you travel from Kassel to Fulda, alternative public transport such as trams and buses are recommended to avoid the impairments.

The maintenance of communication is also important at this point. For questions and current information, the hotline and the NVV app are available, which can be reached daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., as well as on Fridays and Saturdays to midnight. Under the number 0800-939-0800, passengers receive support and information on disorders and timetables.