Massive S-Bahn restrictions in the Rhine-Main area from May!

Massive S-Bahn restrictions in the Rhine-Main area from May!

In the Rhine-Main area, rail customers face considerable challenges because comprehensive construction work affects S-Bahn traffic. As the Frankfurter Neue Presse , the construction work around Mainz and Rüsselsheim, which started on May 3, 2025 have already led to massive restrictions on the S-Bahn lines 8 and 9. These lines are currently not in operation between Wiesbaden and Kelsterbach due to necessary course renovations at Rüsselsheim train station.

Deutsche Bahn has apologized for the short-term announcement of the construction work, but the lack of coordination with the municipalities leads to sharp criticism from the passenger association Pro Bahn, the traffic club Germany (VCD) and the public transport association Rheinhessen.

effects on airport traffic

There is a special focus on the blocking, which will be expanded from May 9th to 11th and affects Frankfurt Airport. During this time, the S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 can no longer be reached directly. A replacement traffic on buses is set up to support travelers. On the following weekend, May 16 to 18, the route will remain closed to the airport.

In addition, the Frankfurt Airport is faced with further challenges: tariff discussions for Tuifly's soil staff have failed, which could lead to announced warning strikes by the Verdi union. These measures could also affect the operating sequence at the airport.

planned modernization work in Frankfurt

While the construction work is already underway, Deutsche Bahn also plans extensive modernization work in the Frankfurt rail network. These are scheduled for the weekend from October 21 to 23, 2025, whereby the work is to be bundled in a compact 32-hour period. The aim is to keep the effects on passengers as low as possible. The measures include a software change in the electronic signal box of the S-Bahn tunnel to ensure the reliability of the course and signals.

In addition, bridge work in Niedernhausen is carried out on the same weekend. In order to offer passengers a mobility alternative during this construction work, Deutsche Bahn provides a dense network of urban lines and replacement buses for the failing S-Bahn lines. This includes connections to the Frankfurt Book Fair and important subway and tram lines that transport passengers to central points.

The railway recommends that travelers inform themselves about the online offers of the traffic partners before driving in order to obtain current information on possible changes and alternatives in the transport system. Information is at www.bahn.de , www.rmv.de , as well as via the RMVGO and the RMV-ServiceTon.