Construction site at Cologne Central Station: trains are canceled – replacement buses ready!

Construction site at Cologne Central Station: trains are canceled – replacement buses ready!

Next weekend it will beCologne main stationonce again the scene of extensive construction work starting at 2pm on Friday 11th July and running until 5am on Monday 14th July. How Ruhr24 Reportedly, switch replacements are planned, which will significantly affect train connections over the weekend.

The important train lines RE 8, RE 9, RE 12, RE 22, RB 24, RB 27 and RB 38 are affected. There will be partial cancellations on some of these routes, which will pose challenges for commuters and travelers. Platforms 6, 7 and 8 can only be used on one side during construction work, which results in additional transfer and waiting times.

Details about restrictions

The following compounds are particularly affected:

• RE 12: zwischen Köln Messe/Deutz und Euskirchen
• RE 22: zwischen Köln Messe/Deutz und Erftstadt (Ersatzhalt in Hürth-Kalscheuren)
• RB 24: zwischen Köln Messe/Deutz und Hürth-Kalscheuren
• RB 27: zwischen Troisdorf und Pulheim
• RB 38: zwischen Köln Messe/Deutz und Horrem

Replacement buses will be provided for these lines and will run between Cologne and Erftstadt. In addition, the S-Bahn lines S12 and S19 can be used as alternatives to get to Troisdorf. This leaves travelers with little scope to reach their destination unhindered during this time.

Deutsche Bahn's restructuring program

These measures are part of the comprehensive “S3” restructuring programGerman railways, which will be pursued until 2027. The aim of the program is to improve punctuality and reliability in rail transport. This not only requires the railway to make large investments of 53 billion euros, but also includes the renovation of 13 railway lines in North Rhine-Westphalia, including the Emmerich-Oberhausen and Troisdorf-Koblenz-Wiesbaden lines. How Day24 As noted, the construction period will continue to lead to further restrictions for travelers in the future until the situation improves.

In addition, there are a number of smaller measures, such as the renewal of switches and the installation of new crossing points, which are intended to make the network fit for future requirements. German railway explains that the expectations for the renovation program are high: a reduction in infrastructure-related delays by 20% by 2027 should become a reality, as should punctuality in long-distance transport between 75 and 80%.

Although the construction work poses a challenge for many commuters, the renovation program offers the prospect of a better rail experience in the future. Travelers can find out about the latest information about the closure at any time on the platforms www.zuginfo.nrw or in the “DB Bauwork” app.