Bridge drama in Mönchengladbach: temporarily paralyzed rail traffic!

Bridge drama in Mönchengladbach: temporarily paralyzed rail traffic!

On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, travelers were suddenly slowed down in rail traffic on the route between Cologne and Mönchengladbach. Luminating parts of a bridge had blocked the tracks and ensured an immediate blocking of the route. Fortunately, there have been no injured or damaged trains so far, but the impairments affect the travel plans of numerous commuters and travelers. According to Express , several concrete pieces were solved from the bridge and fell directly on the rails, which led to a standstill of train traffic.

For the trains concerned that start from Cologne Central Station or end there, the following changes result:

• re8: trains/start in Rheydt-Odenkirchen; Partial failures between Rheydt-Odenkirchen and Mönchengladbach Hbf.
• rb27: trains/start in Rheydt Hbf; Partial failures between Rheydt Hbf and Mönchengladbach Hbf.
• rb33: trains from Hückelhoven-Baal end/start in Rheydt Hbf; Trains from Krefeld Hbf end/start in Mönchengladbach Hbf; Partial failures between Mönchengladbach Hbf and Rheydt Hbf.
• re4: trains from Dortmund Hbf end/start in Mönchengladbach Hbf; Trains from Aachen Hbf end/start in Rheydt Hbf; Partial failures between Mönchengladbach Hbf and Rheydt Hbf.
• rb34: trains from Dalheim end/start in Rheydt Hbf; Partial failures between Rheydt Hbf and Mönchengladbach Hbf.

While the situation is quite tense on this route, rail travelers are informed by constant announcements and the initiative "" Disruptions in rail traffic ". This volunteer group offers support and current information on the difficulties in the German route network, from fallen trees to damage to rail systems.

civil engineer checks bridge

At the moment it is still unclear when the blocked route can be released again. A civil engineer is expected to examine the stability of the bridge to exclude further risks. The earliest estimate for the correction of the blocking falls to Thursday morning, June 26, 2025, but this can change depending on the results of the review. Current information and detailed data on the train connections can be found at Bahn.de.

The interactive interference card and other functions such as the delay alarm are useful for rail travelers who want to stay up to date. The best strategy for commuters in the region should now be to remain flexible and, if necessary, plan alternative routes in order to get to the goal safely and on time.