Cologne-Koblenz: Railway closure due to new technology from May 2, 2025!

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Von: Markus Schneiderling

Wichtige Bahnstreckensperrung Köln-Koblenz vom 2. bis 19. Mai 2025 wegen Neuerungen am Stellwerk. Informieren Sie sich frühzeitig!
Important railway closure Cologne-Koblenz from May 2 to 19, 2025 due to innovations at the signal box. Find out early! (Symbolbild/ANAG)

From May 2, 2025, the railway line between Cologne and Koblenz will be completely closed for more than two weeks. This affects both long -distance transport and regional traffic and is part of the commissioning of the new electronic signal box (ESTW) "Left Rhein" in the Cologne area. The closure begins on May 2 at 9 p.m. and ends on May 19 at 5 a.m. According to Merkurist thus strives for a more flexible and low-fault train journey in the heavily frequented Cologne node.

In order to properly connect the new signal box to the network, extensive tests are necessary, which can only be carried out when the operation is restored. This approach also means that old and no longer required technology has to be dismantled. According to

Large restrictions are also to be expected in regional traffic. Deutsche Bahn plans to use over 100 articular buses in rail replacement, which will lead to around 700,000 bus kilometers. In order to offer passengers the best possible service during the first four days of blocking, additional service staff are also used at important train stations, including Cologne Hbf, Cologne Messe/Deutz and Bonn Hbf.

long -term modernization and investments

Investments in the modernization of the Cologne railway node amount to around 360 million euros. The aim of these financial measures is to improve performance and customer experience and to optimize the financial framework of Deutsche Bahn. The preliminary run for the complete commissioning of the signal box in Cologne is said to be заверш after the technology has also been adjusted for S-Bahn traffic.

rail travelers are asked to find out about alternative connections at an early stage and to use the corresponding timetables that are published two weeks before the start of construction. Despite the use of the latest work equipment, construction noise will be unavoidable during commissioning.

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