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Mülheimer Brücke: Stadtbahn lines 13 and 18 start again on September 15th!
From September 15, 2025, the Mülheim Bridge will be accessible again for light rail lines 13 and 18, with optimized timetables.
Mülheimer Brücke: Stadtbahn lines 13 and 18 start again on September 15th!
Unique news for the citizens of Cologne: From September 15th, the Mülheim Bridge will finally be reopened for light rail operations. The Kölner Verkehrs-betriebe AG (KVB) have worked a lot on this and now commuters can look forward to a new timetable. Loud rheinische-anzeigenblaetter.de will once again run every 15 minutes on Belt Line 13 – a significant improvement for all users of this line.
But that's not all: the days of transfers at the “Slabystraße” stops in Niehl and “Mülheim, Wiener Platz” are over, because these stops will no longer be final stops. This is a welcome relief that many passengers will appreciate. From September 15th, line 1 will also run every 5 minutes between Brück and Moltkestrasse from Monday to Friday from 3:30 p.m. During the day, however, the 20-minute interval remains the same on Saturdays stadt-koeln.de reported.
Improvements in bus transport
There are also some new regulations in bus transport. A changed timetable will come into force on August 28th, which will include additional shuttle trips on lines 139 and 144 to make the journey easier for students. The “Werthmannstrasse” stop will also be redesigned for line 136. Lines 172 and 173 will also stop at “Unter Sachsenhausen”. No stone is left unturned to optimize local public transport in Cologne.
The KVB has also carried out some important infrastructural measures to restore light rail operations. The long construction work that was necessary due to the repair work on the light rail area of the Mülheimer Bridge had interrupted the light rail connections, which was a major challenge for many passengers. But now there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Construction work on the Mülheim Bridge
The construction work on the bridge was extensive. It was necessary to renew the middle section of the light rail system and work on the wind bearings that ensure the stability of the bridge in strong winds. This work took a long time, but the cracks in the end cross members caused by the fixed bearings have now been repaired koeln.de has confirmed.
The measurement of the track position has already been carried out and the adjustment is also imminent. All final work, including acceptance by the technical supervisory authority, should be completed by mid-September. This means that the light rail will be put back into operation at 3 a.m. and Cologne citizens will soon be able to enjoy their usual crossing again.
In Cologne, all passengers can look forward to a new, improved timetable for both light rail and bus transport - a positive development that will help Karlsruhe to have a more lively and attractive transport concept!