Train chaos in Cologne: Operation repair ensures massive delays!

Train chaos in Cologne: Operation repair ensures massive delays!

This Saturday evening, July 5, 2025, places an unplanned interruption in rail traffic between Cologne Central Station and Cologne-Longerich with challenges. According to ksta.de this route is currently closed due to urgent repair work on a top. The railway company informs that the affected lines RE6 (RRX), RE7 and S11 are affected by the measure.

The S11, which usually leads from Bergisch Gladbach to Cologne, ends during the repair in Dormagen. Train connections that come from Düsseldorf Airport also stop in Düsseldorf Hbf and do not continue their journey there. Passengers should adapt to delays and partial failures that have been announced due to the work. Currently, the railway cannot yet assess when the repair measures will be completed.

overarching train failures in the region

This disorder goes hand in hand with other problems in regional rail traffic. The overhead line between Düsseldorf-Eller and Düsseldorf-Reisholz was damaged on Friday afternoon. According to WDR , some routes have been released again around 4 p.m. since Friday morning from 6 a.m. The RRX lines RE1 and RE5 as well as S-Bahn lines 1 and 6.

To help travelers, the train used replacement buses. However, it can take hours before the traffic returns to the usual conditions. Travelers are encouraged to check their connections before departure to avoid nasty surprises.

information and tips for travelers

If you want to orient yourself more quickly in the rail network, you can use the interactive German railway disorder. The platform bahn.de provides current information on train failures and route interruptions. In addition, you can have the delay alarm notified in order to be informed in good time in the event of delays.

It remains to be seen how quickly the work on the overhead line is made and whether there are quick solutions for the travelers concerned. In any case, all rail guests have to stay flexible and to pursue the current developments carefully.