Construction work on Ückendorfer Straße: replace buses!

Construction work on Ückendorfer Straße: replace buses!

From March 3, 2025, an extensive track construction project ensures considerable traffic disruptions on the city limits between Bochum and Gelsenkirchen. According to Local compass , full closures are necessary on Ückendorfer Straße, which should last until March 20. This also affects public transport, since the buses of line 302 replace the railways during this period.

The diversions for traffic towards Gelsenkirchen have already been determined. The detour runs via Osterfelder-/Günnigfelder Straße, Aschenbruch, Parkstraße, Hüller Straße and Marienstraße and applies in both directions. The construction also brings night and weekend work on the track and the tracks that take place between March 3 and 19. The Watermannsweg stop cannot be approached during this time, which also has an impact on the departure times of the trams.

public traffic changes

In addition, changes in the stop network are made during the construction work. Line 390 receives a new stop on the detour route on Hüller Straße. In addition, the N10 is diverted between Bergmannstrasse and Freiheitstraße, and the Ückendorfer Platz stop is moved. From March 20, 2025, a one -way street in the direction of Gelsenkirchen is to remain, which is to be lifted before Easter. If you have any questions about tariff, lines or travel times, passengers can contact the service number 0800 6/50 40 30.

The construction activities mentioned are part of a larger renovation program of Deutsche Bahn. From August 2025, extensive work on the Berlin - Hamburg route will begin, which is one of the most used rail connections in Germany. Over 230 trains run daily and operate up to 30,000 passengers.

renovation measures and investments

In a comprehensive renovation program, Deutsche Bahn plans to invest a total of 53 billion euros in the rail infrastructure by the end of 2027. This comprises 8 billion euros for general renovations and 26 billion euros for measures outside the large corridors. The intensification of maintenance measures is raised to 5 billion euros per year from 2025 to 2027, almost a doubling compared to 2020.

Numerous construction sites are already scheduled for 2025: the connection to Essen - Dortmund will be renovated from February 28 to April 25 and then again from September 5 to October 31, 2025. The Mannheim construction site - Dortmund extends from April 17 to June 6, 2025, followed by the Bielefeld - Hanover route, which is affected from June 6 to August 9, 2025. The general renovation of the Riedbahn between Frankfurt am Main and Mannheim has already been completed, so that the trains are going again.

The system via the tracks, the course and overhead lines is not only modernized, but also new infrastructure with a focus on digital technologies is to significantly reduce operational disorders. Deutsche Bahn has developed a replacement transport concept that is implemented in cooperation with the affected railway companies to look after the passengers in the best possible way during the construction work.

The passenger rights are important for travelers. From a delay of 60 minutes, 25% of the ticket price is reimbursed. There is even a complete refund when you cancel. In the event of delays of 120 minutes, the reimbursement increases to 50%. However, these regulations are not valid in the event of force majeure or interventions, such as Bahndampf holds.

Overall, it can be seen that both local construction sites and nationwide renovation projects of the Deutsche Bahn will have profound effects on the flow of traffic and the mobility of the citizens. A look at the future of the rail infrastructure is characterized by expansion thoughts and a clear modernization plan in order to take into account the increasing demand and to satisfy the passengers.