Traffic chaos threatens: massive construction sites and delays in the Siegerland!

Traffic chaos threatens: massive construction sites and delays in the Siegerland!

On February 7, 2025, the Siegener Zeitung About the current traffic events in the Siegerland, Wittgenstein, Olpe and Altenkirchen. In the past few months, the trains of the regional express line Re 9 from Siegen to Cologne have been affected by delays and failures. The planned 90 minutes travel time are often not to be observed.

In addition, there are regular failures on the Rothaarbahn, which runs from Bad Berleburg to Betzdorf. The situation is also tense on the federal road 508: construction sites are causing massive traffic jams, especially in Kredenbach and Allenbach. A remarkable traffic project is the construction of a new roundabout in the area of ​​Schleifmühlchen in Siegen, the first construction phase of which started in May 2023.

public transport and price developments

Public transport (public transport) is about noticeable price increases in 2025. For example, hessenschau.de , including different traffic associations (RMV), the tariffs are increased by average 4 %. The Germany ticket, previously available for 49 euros, is more expensive to 58 euros. Further tickets, such as the reduced Germany ticket for socially weaker, also increase significantly in the price.

An important point in reporting will be the expansion and modernization of rail infrastructures through Deutsche Bahn. Comprehensive renovation and expansion work are planned on many routes to ensure the punctuality and reliability, which was recently a good 95 % on regional trains.

Important information about the RE 9

The RE 9 (Rhein-Sieg-Express), operated by DB Regio AG NRW, runs from Aachen Hbf via Cologne to Siegen Hbf. The route extends over 140 km and goes through numerous stops, including:

• Aachen Hbf
• Cologne Hbf
• Siegen Hbf

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The average connection between Aachen and Siegen is about 2 hours and 10 minutes. The tickets cost an average of 24.50 euros. Furthermore, the possibilities of taking bicycle and the wheelchair suitability is pointed out, which could be important for many commuters.

The Zug timetable offer real-time status information about train movements, which is a helpful source of information for travelers.

In order to be informed about the latest news about traffic events, the Siegener Zeitung also offers a free WhatsApp channel, which already follows around 17,000 subscribers.