Construction site chaos in the Siegerland: trains and buses stand still!

Construction site chaos in the Siegerland: trains and buses stand still!

There are currently some challenges to cope with the rail transport between Siegen and Cologne. The connection Siegener Zeitung Rhein-Sieg-Express RE 9, which leads from Aachen Hauptbahnhof via Cologne to Siegen Central Station, has to deal with delays and failures again and again. The route, which is around 140 kilometers long and has an average travel time of more than two hours, causes resentment among the passengers.

The situation is even more complicated by regular disorders on the Rothaarbahn from Bad Berleburg to Betzdorf. This is also served by the HLB and, like the RE 9, has to struggle with frequent delays and failures. So if you are dependent on these routes, you have to be patient.

construction sites and traffic impairments

A look at the streets shows that traffic there is also stalling. Construction sites are a recurring problem in the Siegerland region, Wittgenstein and the districts of Olpe and Altenkirchen. According to the

For the commuters and travelers, this means: You should plan enough time. The frequent delays in both transport companies, both on trains and on the streets, cause a little buffer to calculate.

But there are also positive developments. According to the data of the vdv , the passenger numbers in public transport have been enjoying increasing popularity since the pandemic previously resulted in massive declines. Around 26 million passengers in Germany are promoted by bus and train every day. This not only has positive environmental aspects, since public transport saves around 10 million car trips every day, but also contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

The numbers are particularly impressive in rail freight transport: in 2023 VDV companies transported 290 million tons of goods. This shows how important a well -functioning transport system is for the economy and the environment. The sustainable mobility industry ensures added value that contributes to a broad economic basis.

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