Bahn chaos in May: Cologne and Koblenz affected by closures for weeks!

Bahn chaos in May: Cologne and Koblenz affected by closures for weeks!

In May 2025, commuters and travelers have to adapt to massive restrictions in rail traffic between Cologne and Koblenz. From Friday, May 2, at 9:00 p.m. to Monday, May 19, at 5:00 a.m., the route will be completely closed. This necessity results from the commissioning of a new electronic signal box, which is intended to significantly improve the control of train traffic in the region. According to Borkener Zeitung are checked and connected to the existing network.

The blocking has far -reaching consequences for rail traffic. Both national and international ICE connections are affected, which will lead to strong restrictions and diversions. In addition, regional transport is also significantly impaired, including six regional express connections, several regional trains and three S-Bahn lines. In order to maintain mobility, Deutsche Bahn provides over 100 buses in rail replacement that will cover a total of around 700,000 bus kilometers.

background to modernization

The Cologne railway node is one of the most frequented points in North Rhine-Westphalia, with over 500,000 commuters a day. Cologne is seen as a chronically overloaded hub, which underlines the need for infrastructure moderation. The installation of two new electronic signal boxes is planned to optimize the control of train traffic at Cologne Central Station. The measure is part of a more comprehensive strategy of Deutsche Bahn, which aims to ensure more reliable and more robust train traffic in the region, reported Report-k .

The new control center in Cologne City should make it possible to control trains between Cologne and Bonn more effectively. These modernization measures are crucial to meet the increasing requirements of rail transport and at the same time increase comfort and reliability for passengers.

For more information on infrastructure moderation and the new signal boxes, interested parties can be found the details on the German Railway view.