Track work in Saarland brings to a standstill!

Track work in Saarland brings to a standstill!

track work in various regions of Germany have an impact on rail traffic, especially in Saarland. As the Saarbrücker Zeitung reports, there have been considerable restrictions in rail transport between Saarland and the Rhineland since May 3, 2025. The work concerns the important section between Mainz and Gau-Algesheim, a connection that is of great importance for commuters and travelers.

The trains concerned, including the regional express RE 3 and the regional railway RB 33, are operated by Vlexx. The impairments are expected to be felt by May 19, 2025. Commuters should count on longer travel times and use replacement buses in commuting, as many stops are omitted. Passengers are encouraged to plan additional time for their travels, especially for connection connections.

other construction sites at a glance

In addition to the work on the Mainz-Gau-Algesheim route mentioned, there are also construction sites on the routes between Frankfurt and Mainz as well as Koblenz and Bingen. These measures are part of a comprehensive program to improve the infrastructure in the railway system. Information on timetables and special driving services is available on the Vlexx website.

Another major project is currently being carried out between Dortmund and Essen. Deutsche Bahn trains are affected by extensive track work on the route between the two cities. The construction work includes the renewal of rails, thresholds and gravel over a distance of 13 kilometers and the exchange of soft in Bochum and Essen.

• RE 1: detour between Dortmund Hbf and Essen Hbf via Herne.
• Re 6: fails between Essen Hbf and Dortmund Hbf.
• RE 11: No stop between Duisburg Hbf and Dortmund Hbf.

The railway offers replacement traffic, including buses between the important nodes to clever the effects of the construction work. The replacement traffic is offered during the day and sometimes also in the evening. Trains from Düsseldorf also end in Essen Hbf, while certain lines do not stop in Mülheim (Ruhr) Hbf.

Current information and future developments

Deutsche Bahn has introduced a new product called RAUGE.Info, which provides an interactive live card of the current and planned construction work in the German rail network. This web app enables users to call up information on total closures, track changes and other disorders, which is particularly important in times of major construction projects. A smartphone app is also being developed to expand these functions.

The aim of these measures is to increase transparency for rail travelers and help them plan their trip better. Users can access existing information about the DB construction work app, which also shows construction sites and delay alarms.

Overall, it shows that extensive construction work is carried out both in Saarland and between Dortmund and Essen, which will result in both temporary inconvenience and long -term improvements in rail traffic.