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Train chaos in Cologne: Overhead line repair causes massive delays!
Route between Cologne main station and Cologne-Longerich closed due to overhead line repairs. Delays and partial cancellations expected.
Train chaos in Cologne: Overhead line repair causes massive delays!
This Saturday evening, July 5, 2025, an unplanned interruption in rail traffic between Cologne Central Station and Cologne-Longerich is presenting passengers with challenges. Loud ksta.de This route is currently closed due to urgent repair work on an overhead line. The railway company informs that the affected lines RE6 (RRX), RE7 and S11 are affected by the measure.
The S11, which normally leads from Bergisch Gladbach to Cologne, ends in Dormagen during repairs. Train connections that come from Düsseldorf Airport also stop at Düsseldorf Hbf and do not continue their journey there. Passengers should prepare for delays and partial cancellations that have been announced due to the work. The railway cannot currently estimate when the repair work will be completed.
Widespread train cancellations in the region
This disruption goes hand in hand with other problems in regional rail transport. On Friday afternoon, the overhead line between Düsseldorf-Eller and Düsseldorf-Reisholz was damaged. Loud WDR Some routes were reopened around 4 p.m., but there have been numerous train cancellations and delays since Friday morning from 6 a.m. The RRX lines RE1 and RE5 as well as S-Bahn lines 1 and 6 were particularly affected.
To help travelers, the railway used replacement buses. However, it may take hours for traffic to return to normal. Travelers are encouraged to check their connections before departure to avoid unpleasant surprises.
Information and tips for travelers
If you want to find your way around the railway network more quickly, you can use Deutsche Bahn's interactive disruption map. The platform bahn.de provides current information on train cancellations and route interruptions. You can also be notified via the delay alarm so that you can be informed in good time in the event of delays.
It remains to be seen how quickly the work on the overhead line will progress and whether there will be quick solutions for the affected travelers. In any case, all train passengers need to remain flexible and follow current developments closely.