Bahnchaos in Cologne: Loan blocking at the main train station!

Bahnchaos in Cologne: Loan blocking at the main train station!

It seems that commuters and travelers in Cologne have experienced an unpleasant surprise this morning. On June 26, 2025, a disturbance on the railway line between Cologne Central Station and Troisdorf was reported shortly after 5 a.m. This primarily affects the trains of lines RE8, RE9 and RB27, which currently cannot run as usual. This reports the Express .

The cause of the interruption of the train connection is repair work on the route. Unfortunately, there is no assessment at the current time when the disorder will be resolved. Therefore, travelers should consider alternative driving options. Here are the trains of the lines S12 or S19 between Cologne-Ehrenfeld and Troisdorf.

insight into previous disorders

This current impairment is part of a number of disorders in the Cologne rail network. Massive restrictions already occurred between May 2 and 19, 2025, when the left bank of the Rhine between Cologne and Koblenz was completely closed due to work on a new electronic signal box. Trains such as RE 5 (RRX), RB 26 and ICE sprinter were also affected. In these cases, a rail replacement traffic was set up, which should ensure the necessary connections, so Koeln.de .

On the right side of the Rhine there was also restrictions, especially for trips between Cologne and Horrem or Euskirchen. Here, too, trains such as RE 1 (RRX), RE 8, RE 9 and various regional trains were affected. The initiative "Disruptions in rail traffic" is a valuable source of information for travelers to remain informed about current developments and any necessary diversions, as the website Stoergen-bahnverkehr.de

What to do with disorders?

For those affected, it remains to be hoped that the repair work can be completed quickly. Unfortunately, disorders like this are not uncommon in the German rail network. They are often caused by external influences such as fallen trees or technical defects in vehicles. For everyone who regularly depends on the rail network, it is advisable to always pursue the latest information and, if necessary, plan replacement connections.

During the current disorder, you can use alternatives very well in order to get to the goal on time. We will keep you up to date so that you can stay well informed and adapt your travel planning.