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Rail chaos in Cologne: route closure at the main station affected!
Current disruptions in train traffic between Cologne and Troisdorf on June 26, 2025: causes, affected trains and alternatives.
Rail chaos in Cologne: route closure at the main station affected!
It appears that commuters and travelers in Cologne experienced an unpleasant surprise this morning. Shortly after 5 a.m. on June 26, 2025, a disruption was reported on the railway line between Cologne Central Station and Troisdorf. This primarily affects trains on lines RE8, RE9 and RB27, which cannot currently run as usual. That's what he reports Express.
The reason for the interruption of the train connection is repair work on the route. Unfortunately, there is currently no estimate as to when the problem will be resolved. Therefore, travelers should consider alternative travel options. The trains on lines S12 or S19 between Cologne-Ehrenfeld and Troisdorf are ideal here.
Insight into previous disruptions
This current disruption is one of a number of disruptions in the Cologne railway network. There were already massive restrictions between May 2nd and 19th, 2025, when the train route on 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 replacement rail service was set up to ensure the necessary connections koeln.de.
There were also restrictions on the right bank of the Rhine, especially for journeys between Cologne and Horrem or Euskirchen. Here too, trains such as RE 1 (RRX), RE 8, RE 9, as well as various regional trains were affected. The “Disruptions in Rail Traffic” initiative is a valuable source of information for travelers to stay informed about current developments and any necessary diversions, such as the website stoerungen-bahnverkehr.de shows.
What to do if there are problems?
It remains to be hoped that the affected travelers can complete the repair work quickly. Unfortunately, disruptions like these are not uncommon on the German rail network. They are often caused by external influences such as fallen trees or technical defects in vehicles. For anyone who regularly relies on the rail network, it is advisable to always follow the latest information and plan alternative connections if necessary.
During the current disruption, you can easily resort to alternatives to still get to your destination on time. We'll keep you updated so you can stay well informed and adjust your travel plans.