Massive train failures in North Rhine -Westphalia: commuters have to adjust to longer trips!

Deutsche Bahn began on December 20, 2024 with the modernization of the tracks on the north-south axis in North Rhine-Westphalia. The work that takes place between Cologne and Bonn also includes the installation of a new signal box in Bonn. These extensive construction work bring restrictions for commuters in local and long-distance transport, which will last until the end of February 2025.

like Ruhr24 reported in the period between December 20, 2024 and February 2025 Failures and diversions. The regional trains RB48 between Cologne Central Station and Bonn-Mehlem as well as RB30 and RB48 between Bonn Hauptbahnhof and Remagen are in detail. To facilitate the commuters, it is recommended to switch to buses.

effects on train traffic

The measures have an impact on different lines. The RB48 will fail between December 20, 2024 and January 3, 2025 and again between January 10th and January 20, 2025. The RE5 and RB26 are also exposed to several times on the weekend (4th and 5th January) and in the following weeks. Long-distance trains such as ICE and IC will not stop at the main train stations in Cologne and Bonn during the construction work, but instead the Cologne Messe/Deutz and Bonn-Beelle stops.

The residents near the route also have to expect noise pollution. Commuters are urgently asked to find out about the current changes to avoid unpleasant surprises.

In addition, The West about similar construction work, which also led to redirections and train outages. So commuters between Hennef (victory) and Au (victory) had to fall back on replacement buses. Here, too, it was recommended to find out more about the current routes and to expect longer travel times.