Railway chaos in Cologne: broken switch ensures delays and failures!

Railway chaos in Cologne: broken switch ensures delays and failures!

In Cologne-Mülheim there are currently considerable impairments in train traffic. The reason for this is a defective switch that has ensured delays and partially unusual connections since around 2:30 p.m. The most important rail lines affected by this disorder include the RE 1 from Aachen to Dortmund and the RE 5 from Koblenz to Wesel. The regional train RB 48 and the S-Bahn lines S 6 and S 11 are also affected. Travelers have to expect slower journeys and additional waiting times, such as Express reported.

The situation can be particularly uncomfortable for commuters and travelers who rely on Deutsche Bahn. On the platform Bahn.de Find passengers a useful fault card that provides an overview of current access cancellations and route interruptions. You can also display the real-time positions of the trains via the Zusgradar. A delay alarm also ensures quick notifications when occurring delays.

Current effects on traffic

The lines mentioned are badly affected due to the disorder in the Cologne-Mülheim area. The preview of the affected routes shows a number of challenges:

• Re 1: Aachen - Köln - Düsseldorf - Duisburg - Essen - Dortmund - Hamm
• Re 5: Koblenz - Bonn - Köln - Düsseldorf - Duisburg - Oberhausen - Wesel
• RB 48: Wuppertal-Oberbarmen-Solingen-Köln-Bonn-Bonn-Mehlem
• S 6: Cologne-Worringen-Köln-Düsseldorf-Ratingen-Essen
• S 11: Bergisch-Gladbach-Köln-Neuss-Düsseldorf-Düsseldorf Airport Terminal

like the initiative Disturbances in rail traffic emphasized, such problems in the German route network are unfortunately not uncommon. Frequent trees or damage to overhead lines are often the causes of traffic disruptions. This initiative also offers travelers support and current information on the restrictions in the route network.

Deutsche Bahn assures that you are working on a quick solution to eliminate the impairments for passengers as soon as possible. Travelers should currently find out more about the above platforms so as not to miss any important information.

In the meantime, it is to be hoped that the defective softness will be repaired quickly and that the usual rail traffic will soon run smoothly again.