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Construction work: Delays and cancellations on many rail lines

Deutsche Bahn wants to make its rail network fit for the future with numerous construction measures. But until the improvements become noticeable for travelers, they will have to put up with repeated disruptions due to the work. This will also be the case in the coming weeks.

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An ICE train at Cologne Central Station. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
An ICE train at Cologne Central Station. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Route network - Construction work: Delays and cancellations on many rail lines

Rail travelers in North Rhine-Westphalia will once again need to be particularly patient from this Sunday. There will be train delays and cancellations in the Rhineland and Ruhr region due to construction work, as announced by Deutsche Bahn (DB) in advance. The train drivers' union GDL had also previously announced a nationwide warning strike, which was to last until Friday evening.

DB is building an electronic interlocking system in the greater Cologne area at great expense. From December 10 to 15, trains on the ICE Sprinter line Bonn-Cologne-Berlin and the ICE line Koblenz/Bonn-Cologne-Hanover-Berlin will therefore start and end in Cologne; there will be no stop at Bonn Central Station. Trains scheduled to start in Koblenz will be diverted via the right bank of the Rhine and will not stop in Bonn and Cologne Central Station, but instead in Cologne Messe/Deutz.

From December 15 to 29, long-distance trains from Cologne in the direction of Düsseldorf will be diverted via Neuss - without stopping at Düsseldorf Airport. On regional services, there will be partial cancellations on numerous routes between December 10 and 29. The lines affected include the RE5, RB26, RB48 and RB30.

In the Ruhr region, construction work on two railroad bridges over the Autobahn 42 will lead to track closures between Wanne-Eickel and Recklinghausen-Süd, which are expected to last until mid-April 2024. This will result in serious restrictions to rail services. The RE2 between Essen and Düsseldorf will be canceled, the RE41 between Haltern am See and Bochum, and the RB46 between Bochum and Gelsenkirchen. According to DB, "detour, journey time extensions and stop cancellations are also unavoidable" on long-distance services during this time.

A new timetable will apply to long-distance rail services from this Sunday. DB promises improvements for the important route between Berlin and NRW. For example, there will be a new ICE line Berlin-Wuppertal-Cologne/Bonn. Additional journeys and fewer intermediate stops are planned on some existing lines.

PM on construction work near Cologne DB information on disruptions and construction work

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  1. Despite the warning strike announced by the GDL, rail travelers in Recklinghausen, located in North Rhine-Westphalia, should still expect delays and cancellations due to ongoing construction work on the railroad network.
  2. The route from Cologne to Berlin via Bonn will experience changes from December 10, as Deutsche Bahn (DB) undertakes the expensive construction of an electronic interlocking system, causing ICE trains to originate and terminate in Cologne instead of Bonn Central Station.
  3. The winter season in the Rhineland and Ruhr region brings more than just ice; rail travelers will also face disruptions as DB carries out extensive construction work on the route network.
  4. Rail services in the Ruhr area, specifically between Wanne-Eickel and Recklinghausen-Süd, will be greatly affected from mid-April 2024 to mid-April 2024 due to construction on two railroad bridges over the Autobahn 42.
  5. Deutsche Bahn (DB) is investing in the future of long-distance rail services, with the addition of a new ICE line connecting Berlin and Wuppertal, further servicing major cities like Cologne and Bonn.
  6. Düsseldorf-bound long-distance trains will be diverted via Neuss from December 15 to 29, leading to modifications on regional services like the RE5, RB26, RB48, and RB30, which will experience partial cancellations during this period.
  7. The railway network in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, particularly in the areas of Rhineland and Ruhr, struggles to maintain normal operations due to scheduled construction work and unforeseen circumstances, such as the warning strike by the GDL.
  8. In an attempt to minimize disruptions during the construction works, DB encourages passengers to plan their journey and consider alternative transportation options, such as buses or regional trains, to avoid overcrowding on the affected routes.
  9. The electronic interlocking system that Deutsche Bahn (DB) is building in the greater Cologne area will provide significant benefits for rail travelers in the long run, ensuring safe and reliable operations on the route network, ultimately contributing to a more efficient German railroad system.
  10. As the German railroad (DB) moves forward with its construction plans, rail travelers in Bonn, Cologne, and Düsseldorf should be prepared for temporary delays, cancellations, and route alterations to ensure a smooth transition and maintain reliable services in the future.

Source: www.stern.de

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