Rail traffic - Seven weeks of rail line closures: Essen and Dortmund
At the beginning of next year, the railroad line between Essen and Dortmund will be closed for seven weeks due to construction work. As announced by Deutsche Bahn on Wednesday, tracks, points and overhead lines on the route are to be renewed from January 5 to February 23, 2024.
Trains on the RE1 and RE6 lines operated by the private rail company National Express will be affected. These will be rerouted between Dortmund and Essen and will stop in Gelsenkirchen and Herne instead. The RE16, RB40 and S1 lines will be replaced by buses. There will also be detour for long-distance services, so the stops in Bochum will be canceled.
According to Deutsche Bahn, the construction work will cost 4.3 million euros.
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- Despite the railroad line closure in North Rhine-Westphalia between Essen and Dortmund, alternative transportation options are available for commuters.
- The rail traffic disruption in Dortmund will impact both local and long-distance services, resulting in changes for travelers using the RE1, RE6, RE16, RB40, and S1 lines.
- Limited train services during the railroad line renovation in January and February 2024 will include temporary stops in Gelsenkirchen and Herne, with long-distance bus services taking over for some regional lines.
- The German railroad network is not only essential for Dutch Bahn's operations in North Rhine-Westphalia but also connects major cities like Dortmund and Düsseldorf, playing a crucial role in the regional rail traffic.
Source: www.stern.de
