Replacement traffic in Bonn: Large diversions announced from the main train station!

The Stadtwerke Bonn (SWB) have announced that they use replacement buses for the section between the "main station" and the "Olof-Palme-Allee" from December 27th. This measure is necessary because parts of the Stadtbahn tunnel have to be checked and modernized. The replacement traffic will commute up to and including January 5 between the central bus station (ZOB) by Busseig B3 and Olof-Palme-Allee. He replaces rail lines 16, 63, 66 and 68 in this section.

How GA.de , the area is required to block the area due to the necessary tunnel check and the renovation measures at the "Juridicum" stop. A special company will remove asbestos containing asbestos and ceiling cladding there. In order to avoid health risk to workers and passengers, the area is separated and a lock is set up. According to the Stadtwerke Bonn, however, there was and is no danger to passengers.

general renovation of the railway lines

Deutsche Bahn has started the general renovation of important routes in parallel to these local measures in order to achieve comprehensive improvements. From July 15, the Riedbahn line between Mannheim and Frankfurt will be closed for five months. This is the first of a total of 41 routes to be modernized by 2031.

like Deutschlandfunk reports, the Riedbahn renewal comprises the exchange of 117 km tracks, 152 course, 140 km of driving wire as well as 230,000 train thresholds and 380,000 tons of gravel. In addition, 20 train stations are being renovated along the route. Passengers have to expect longer travel times and train failures. The renovation of the Riedbahn currently costs 1.3 billion euros and is intended to reduce disorders in the infrastructure by 80 percent. 140 new buses and 400 new drivers were discontinued for replacement traffic during the construction phase. Transport Minister Volker Wissing emphasized the need for renovation to increase the punctuality of the train.