Chaos in rail traffic: 17 lines affected - travelers urgently informed!

Chaos in rail traffic: 17 lines affected - travelers urgently informed!

On Monday morning, July 14, 2025, the passengers in the Cologne area experience a real stress test when it comes to the train. As ksta.de , there are significant irregularities and failures in 17 train lines. The cause of these disorders are problems related to ongoing construction work. The railway recommends travelers to check their connections online, especially via the "Zuginfo.NRW" portal.

The construction work, which was originally supposed to have ended at 9 a.m. Interestingly, there was no information about the expected duration of the blocking around 8 a.m. This uncertainty could rob many commuters and travelers.

affected train lines

The following lines are affected by the disorders:

• Re 1 (RRX): Aachen - Köln - Düsseldorf - Duisburg - Essen - Dortmund - Hamm
• Re 5 (RRX): Koblenz - Bonn - Köln - Düsseldorf - Duisburg - Oberhausen - Wesel
• Re 6 (RRX): Cologne/Bonn Airport - Neuss - Düsseldorf - Duisburg - Essen - Dortmund - Hamm - Bielefeld - Minden
• Re 7: Rheine - Münster - Hamm - Hagen - Wuppertal - Köln - Neuss - Krefeld
• Re 8: Mönchengladbach-Köln-Köln/Bonn Airport-Troisdorf-Bonn-Wasel-Koblenz
• Re 9: Aachen - Köln - Troisdorf - Au (Sieg) –Betzdorf - victory
• Re 22: Cologne - Euskirchen - Gerolstein
• RB 24: Cologne - Euskirchen - Kall/Gerolstein
• RB 25: Cologne - overath - Engelskirchen - Marienheide - Meinerzhagen - Lüdenscheid
• RB 26: Cologne Messe/Deutz - Köln - Bonn - Koblenz - Mainz
• RB 27: Mönchengladbach-Rommerskirchen-Köln--Troisdorf-Bonn-Wasel-Koblenz
• RB 38: Cologne Messe/Deutz -Horrem - Bedburg
• 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
• S 12: Au (Sieg) –hennef - Troisdorf - Köln/Bonn Airport - Köln - Horrem
• s 19: Au (Sieg) –hennef - Troisdorf - Köln/Bonn Airport - Köln - Horrem - Düren

bus transfer and alternatives

In order to defuse the situation somewhat, a bus rail replacement was set up. This ensures transport between the most important points. Here are the most important details:

• bus traffic between Hennef (Sieg) and Troisdorf
• Five buses between Cologne Central Station and Troisdorf

For bus traffic, the Dominguez Reisen and Wabo trip are on duty, which should take care of the smooth process. Despite these measures, the situation remains tense.

In addition, it is reported on koeln.de that the restrictions on the right-wing Rhine railway lines are also not to be underestimated. The readers are well advised to regularly inform themselves about current developments, for example about Bahn.de . There are comprehensive information on disorders and train failures, as well as current departure boards and even a fault card that is always up to date.