Bahnchaos in NRW: Trains fail - travelers have to reschedule!
Bahnchaos in NRW: Trains fail - travelers have to reschedule!
One of the central railway lines in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) has only been passable since January 20, 2025 and is expected to be blocked by February 21, 2025. This measure affects seven train lines and is carried out by Deutsche Bahn due to extensive construction measures. The travelers are advised to check alternative connections via online information systems in order to avoid delays. Ruhr24 reports that the construction work is also the conversion of the S-Bahn Düsseldorf-Wehrhahn the Rather Broich railway bridge.
Overall, the timetables of the lines concerned are significantly impaired. The RE1 and RE5 go according to plan, while the RE3 does not offer any connections between Oberhausen Hbf and Düsseldorf Hbf. Further restrictions affect the RE6, which is being redirected and stops in Bilk, Düsseldorf Hbf and Düsseldorf Airport. The S-Bahn lines are also badly affected: the S1 fails between Düsseldorf Hbf and Düsseldorf-Unterrath, and the S6 runs without intermediate stop between Düsseldorf Hbf and Ratingen Ost, whereby the entire line fails in the evening. Welt also mentions similar restrictions in long-distance transport that are associated with the upcoming renovation of the north-south route.
scope of the construction work
From April 9, 2025, the north-south route between Cologne and Düsseldorf will be renovated. The DB 43 kilometers of rails, 22 kilometers of cables, 36,000 threshold and 26,000 tons of gravel are to exchange. The investment amount is 11.5 million euros. This construction project means that the long-distance tracks between Cologne-Mülheim and Düsseldorf-Benrath are completely blocked. Only the S-Bahn tracks remain in operation.
These extensive renovation work will also have an impact on long -distance transport. 80 of the 160 long-distance trains will not start the Düsseldorf Central Station, and the travel times of the ICE and IC trains are increasing significantly. For example, the ICE Sprinter between Hamburg and Cologne will need 10 to 20 minutes longer, while IC 32 will be diverted without stopping in Düsseldorf, which means an additional travel time of 30 minutes.
reactions of the commuters
The commuters concerned express themselves mixed up with the changes. While some understanding of the necessary construction measures show, others make their frustration clear about the restrictions. In particular, the lack of trains on popular connections cause displeasure. The Pro Bahn passenger association also calls for more support on the track by rail staff and has asked the DB to make promises to deploy corresponding employees to help travelers with questions and problems.
The current construction program of the DB in NRW is part of a comprehensive strategy that also aims, for example, the modernization of 400 train stations and the improvement of the infrastructure. As part of this strategy, minor and medium -sized measures are important for capacity expansion. DetailsQuellen
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