KVB line 18 becomes the bus line: Starting track construction work in Mülheim!

KVB line 18 becomes the bus line: Starting track construction work in Mülheim!

Mülheim, Deutschland - The Cologne Verkehrsbetriebe (KVB) have announced a veritable restructuring process that particularly affects commuters and passengers. From June 14, 2025, line 18 in the right bank of the Rhine will be switched to a bus system due to extensive track construction work. The work on Wiener Platz in Mülheim should take about a month until July 13th, and during this time the section to "Mülheim Wiener Platz" will not be used.

The buses of the replacement line "113" take over rail traffic every 10 minutes. Here, passengers can fall back on different stops in the direction of Mülheim:

• "Buchheim Herler Straße" (Herler Straße in front of House No. 94)
• "Mülheim train station"
• "Elisabeth-Breuer-Straße"
• "Mülheim Wiener Platz"

On the way back to Buchheim, the replacement buses stop:

• "Mülheim Wiener Platz"
• "Mülheim train station"
• "Buchheim Herler Straße"

The travel times with the buses vary: from Mülheim towards Buchheim it is about 13 minutes for the route of 3 km, while the return trip is much faster for 1.9 km at about 8 minutes. However, KVB plans that line 18 can again record the regular operation between "Mülheim Wiener Platz" and "Thielenbruch" from July 14th, which should be a welcome relief for everyone involved.

further restrictions and solutions

But not only in Cologne, also in neighboring Bonn there are changes in line 18. Here the route between Schwadorf and Bornheim is closed from March 23 to April 1, 2025. During this time, line 18 runs separately, where it drives from Cologne to Schwadorf and from Bonn to Bornheim. Replacement buses, especially line 118, are available for the Walberberg, Merten, Waldorf and Dersdorf stops. Alternatives offer the regional trains RE5, RB26 and RB48, as well as the non -affected line 16, which continues to offer a direct connection between Bonn and Cologne.

The track construction work in Cologne not only serves maintenance, but also the reduction in sound by installing a "continuously elastic rail system" (KES). This is a step in the right direction to reduce the noise level for residents. These measures correspond to the general trend that aims to make public transport in the region more sustainable and comfortable.

passengers and commuters are asked to adjust to the changes and use the corresponding alternatives. Regular updates and information can be found at the KVB website, the Bonn news and the VVS information .