Bahn-chaos in Cologne: closure at the Ehrenfeld train station until October 5th!

Bahn-chaos in Cologne: closure at the Ehrenfeld train station until October 5th!

In the Cologne area, Deutsche Bahn is currently ensuring considerable inconvenience in train traffic. Due to necessary construction work, all tracks of the Cologne-Ehrenfeld train station will be blocked from October 1 to 5. This leads to massive impairments in both regional and long-distance transport. The construction work is part of the long -term renovation of the signal boxes, which have repeatedly caused interruptions in train traffic for weeks.

The block not only affects the Ehrenfeld train station, but also has an impact on Cologne Central Station, where work also takes place. The travelers can prepare for numerous diversions and failures. In particular, the connection between Aachen and Frankfurt is significantly impaired, since two of the seven daily ICE trains are completely on this route. This connection is diverted, which extends the travel time by about two hours. In addition, the stop at Cologne Central Station is eliminated, as an alternative at Cologne Messe/Deutz.

impairments in regional trains

Not only the long -distance trains are affected. Various regional trains also have to deal with complete failures or diversions. For example, the trains on line RE 1 between Horrem and Cologne Central Station are completely canceled. Here a replacement bus is offered, which, however, does not stop at the main train station, but drives directly to Cologne Messe/Deutz. Another relevant route, the RE 6, also has an impact; The trains fail between Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof and Cologne/Bonn Airport, with replacement contents in Cologne Messe/Deutz and Leverkusen Mitte.

• For line RE 8 there have already been further restrictions that also lead to a complete failure between Troisdorf and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. People who want to travel between Pulheim and Troisdorf can use other bus and train connections.
• Line RE 9 shows similar circumstances where the trains between Horrem and Troisdorf no longer run. Other trains or replacement buses are also available as an alternative.
• In addition, some S-Bahn lines such as the S 6 and S 11 also stop their trips, with replacement buses available to interfere with the impairments.

long -term disorders announced

These problems will not be short -term. The restrictions on ICE connections apply until October 7, and the complete failures continue until winter. Massive disorders in train traffic to Amsterdam can be expected until October 20, and there are various restrictions on the ICE route between Aachen and Berlin until December 14th. The closure of the Hamm - Hanover railway line from mid -October will also continue to burden the network, which means that even more failures from ICE and IC can be expected.

The railway reports that the exact planning and implementation of the work can vary why travelers are asked to regularly find out about the current status of their connections. Special caution and flexibility are required by travelers to master the continuing inconvenience as best as possible. Further information on the current traffic disruptions in NRW can be found in the official announcements of the Deutsche Bahn.

Even if the renewal of the infrastructure is to ensure more smooth traffic in the long term, passengers must currently have a lot of patience. The Situation requires constant attention because changes can be announced at short notice. Details on these changes can also be on www.24rhein.de can be read.