New train connection between Trier and Luxembourg: A win for commuters!

New train connection between Trier and Luxembourg: A win for commuters!

The western route between Trier and Luxembourg was reactivated on March 3, 2025 and has been in operation for local public transport (public transport) since then. This project is one of the most important public transport projects in Rhineland-Palatinate. As swr.de enthusiastic about the new connection, even if he is more frequent bar wish.

The 40 -kilometer daily work path from Rooth in Luxembourg to Trier is a welcome change for Öchsner. He describes the train journey as relaxing compared to the car ride that he previously used. The regional train (RB) is currently running 83 every hour to Luxembourg. This corresponds to the first timetable change after reactivation, which, according to Öchsner, is not sufficient for many commuters. It advocates a half -hour connection to also go smaller stations and thus improve the accessibility.

reactivation of the western route

The reactivated western route comprises several stops, including Hafenstraße, Trier pallia, Trier-West, Trier-West and Trier-Zewen. Department of Building Dr. Thilo Becker describes the western route as a showcase project for networked rail transport. On the first day of the new connection, it was still relatively quiet at Trier pallien train station. However, this could change quickly, since the RB 83 brings the first train from Luxembourg to the train station from 8:15 a.m.

The planned connection makes the use of public transport more attractive. The Pro Bahn Rhineland-Palatinate passenger association also sees the reactivation positively and emphasizes the advantages that arise for commuters and travelers. It is noted that strengthening the driving frequency, especially in the evening and on weekends, is urgently required.

timetables and infrastructure

The timetable stipulates that the RB 83 runs between Wittlich and Luxembourg city every hour, with the journey time for about an hour. In addition, the trains of the RB offer 84 daily connections from the Trier-Hhafenstraße stop to Konz and Saarburg. A detailed overview of the travel times shows the accessibility for the commuters:

The infrastructure has been extensively improved and the new stops are partially designed. Bicycle parking spaces and park-and-ride opportunities are planned for the Hafenstraße stop to promote the use of public transport. In addition, the city of Trier will make the surroundings of the new train stations appealing to further increase the attractiveness.

In the context of rail passenger transport (SPNV) in Germany, it becomes apparent that since the transfer of the organization of regional traffic to the federal states in 1996 and the ordering principle for local transport services, projects such as the western route are decisive in order to make public transport. In this sense, the SPNV's SPNV taskics in Rhineland-Palatinate are careful to optimize the connections and to meet the needs of the commuters. Several aspects are crucial for the SPNV in Germany, including financing and secure operation that are monitored by various state authorities.