Refurbishment - Frankfurt-Mannheim railroad line closed: Replacement service running
Deutsche Bahn intends to cushion the impact of the Riedbahn closure on travelers between Frankfurt and Mannheim with around 1,000 bus trips per day. The rail replacement service has got off to a very good start, reported Felix Thielmann, the project manager responsible for the replacement service, on Tuesday morning.
The line between Frankfurt and Mannheim was closed at 11 p.m. on January 1. Preparatory work will be carried out here for three weeks in preparation for a major refurbishment in the second half of the year. Long-distance, regional and freight services in three federal states are affected. According to Deutsche Bahn, around 300 trains are running on the line and 15,000 passengers are affected.
The railroad company says it is using more than 150 replacement buses along this route, 70 of which are operated by the company itself. They are painted purple so that travelers can find them more easily. Modern vehicles with Wi-Fi, USB ports, information displays and large luggage compartments are being used.
According to DB, more than 400 drivers are on standby, plus more than 50 advisors at the stops. According to Thielmann, a "robust reserve quota" of vehicles and staff should ensure that the replacement service runs smoothly even in the event of cancellations.
"Our aim is to get passengers to their destination safely and, as far as possible, on time in order to prevent them from switching to private transport," said the project manager. The railroad also wants to gain experience for the subsequent major closure. "We can then make adjustments if necessary and go one better."
The first journeys on Tuesday morning went smoothly, said Thielmann: "We are very happy with the start." Demand is still limited - partly due to the vacations. Most of the buses were not even half full. The journey on the replacement bus sometimes takes longer, Thielmann admitted, but the buses run much more frequently.
A second closure at the beginning of the year concerns the S6 between Frankfurt West and Bad Vilbel: this route will be closed from January 2 to February 18 - for the last time before the S6 can then run on its own tracks after years of work.
During the closure, trains between Central Hesse, Wetterau and Frankfurt will be diverted or canceled, and replacement buses will be on the way. The closure also has consequences for long-distance services, with many trains in Frankfurt stopping at Südbahnhof instead of Hauptbahnhof.
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- The closures affect not only local services in Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate, but also long-distance and freight services in Frankfurt on the Main, Hesse, and other regions.
- Passengers traveling between Frankfurt and Mannheim during the railroad line's refurbishment can utilize alternative transportation methods, such as the German railroad's s-train service from Frankfurt-Mannheim.
- To compensate for the closure of the Frankfurt-Mannheim railroad line, DB has organized replacement buses along the Rhine-Main area, ensuring that disabled passengers can also make their journeys with ease.
- The refurbishment of the Frankfurt-Mannheim railroad line is part of DB's plans to upgrade its entire network, with several other Railroad lines also undergoing refurbishment in the future.
- The DB team is constantly monitoring the traffic in the Rhine-Main area to adjust the bus schedules and ensure smooth transit for the passengers during the closure.
- The passengers on these replacement bus trips can enjoy modern amenities, such as Wi-Fi, USB ports, and information displays, ensuring a comfortable journey even during the short-term closure.
- Travelers who prefer not to use the replacement bus service can also opt for alternative modes of transportation, such as taking a Bus trip to Frankfurt or exploring the nearby tourist attractions.
- Despite the limited demand due to the vacations, DB is hopeful that the replacement service will gain popularity as more passengers become aware of the convenient bus options available through the replacement services PM Main-Weser-Bahn.
- DB encourages passengers to plan their journey in advance, review the latest updates on their website, and consider alternative routes or modes of transportation, ensuring a hassle-free travel experience during the closure.
Source: www.stern.de
