Strike by the GDL union: These are the effects of the rail strike on Düsseldorf

Strike by the GDL union: These are the effects of the rail strike on Düsseldorf

Due to the nationwide warning strike at Deutsche Bahn, many trains were also canceled in Düsseldorf on Thursday. According to the railway, an emergency timetable has been started, but travelers must expect severe disruption. In addition to long-distance transport, the industrial dispute also has serious effects on regional transport and S-Bahn trains. The railway spokesman … Read more

Rail Strike Impact in North Rhine-Westphalia: Massive Disruption and Cancellations

Rail Strike Impact in North Rhine-Westphalia: Massive Disruption and Cancellations

November 15, 2023 at 8:38 am Impact at a glance : This is how the rail strike hits NRW: “Please postpone your trips” Train travelers in North Rhine-Westphalia also have to put in place massive restrictions. Photo: dpa/Roland Weihrauch Deutsche Bahn passengers in North Rhine-Westphalia have to be prepared for numerous train cancellations and delays … Read more

Deutsche Bahn’s Ambitious 2030 Renovation Plan Brings Months of Rail Closures and Diversions in Rhineland-Palatinate

Deutsche Bahn’s Ambitious 2030 Renovation Plan Brings Months of Rail Closures and Diversions in Rhineland-Palatinate

Deutsche Bahn wants to completely renovate 40 highly stressed railway lines nationwide by 2030 – including in Rhineland-Palatinate. However, until this is achieved, travelers will have to prepare for months of closures, restrictions and diversions in rail traffic. The railway and federal government have now presented the schedule. These routes are affected in Rhineland-Palatinate. #punctuality … Read more

Improvement Plans and Challenges for the Breisgau S-Bahn Commission

Improvement Plans and Challenges for the Breisgau S-Bahn Commission

The future commission for the Breisgau S-Bahn met. Some improvements are announced, but problems remain unsolved for the time being. The future commission for the Breisgau S-Bahn has met. Short-term and medium-term improvements are announced again, but problems are also identified that obviously cannot be solved so quickly. “Currently, many trains in network 9a (Breisgau … Read more

Deutsche Bahn Announces the Largest Expansion of Services in 20 Years: More Connections and Faster Journeys

Deutsche Bahn Announces the Largest Expansion of Services in 20 Years: More Connections and Faster Journeys

Leipzig (dpa) – Faster connections, more seats, more journeys: With Deutsche Bahn’s timetable change from December 10th, passengers are facing the “largest expansion of services in 20 years”, according to the company. The company announced on Friday that not only the metropolises will benefit from the improvements, but also the regions. According to the railway … Read more

Experience a Touch of Hogwarts at the Gocher Train Station: Witness the Famous Steam Locomotive, 01 1104, Embark on a Journey through the Lower Rhine!

Experience a Touch of Hogwarts at the Gocher Train Station: Witness the Famous Steam Locomotive, 01 1104, Embark on a Journey through the Lower Rhine!

A touch of Hogwarts blew over Gocher train station on Saturday morning. One of the most famous steam locomotives in Europe, the 01 1104, started its journey through the Lower Rhine to Rüdesheim, hissing and whistling. Hundreds had gathered for the start. Either because they got one of the coveted tickets. Or because they simply … Read more

Deutsche Bahn Postpones RRX Expansion Completion Date Between Düsseldorf and Cologne

Deutsche Bahn Postpones RRX Expansion Completion Date Between Düsseldorf and Cologne

The work on the RRX expansion between Düsseldorf and Cologne was actually supposed to be completed on September 8th. But the restrictions for travelers continue for the time being, and Deutsche Bahn has to postpone the resumption of train traffic between the two major cities again. According to Deutsche Bahn, error messages occurred during the … Read more

Saxony Allocates Funds for Expansion of Chemnitz-Leipzig Railway Line

Saxony Allocates Funds for Expansion of Chemnitz-Leipzig Railway Line

Dresden. Saxony is providing additional funds for planning further expansion of the Chemnitz-Leipzig railway line. As the Ministry of Economics announced on Sunday, 8.4 million euros are earmarked for planning the southern Geithain-Chemnitz section. According to the ministry, the planning should be completed by mid-2025, and the route could be put into operation by 2030. … Read more

Massive Disruptions on ICE Route Erfurt – Munich Due to Stalled Train on Valley Bridge

Massive Disruptions on ICE Route Erfurt – Munich Due to Stalled Train on Valley Bridge

There were massive disruptions on the ICE route Erfurt – Munich on Saturday morning. According to Deutsche Bahn, an ICE stalled on a valley bridge near Groß Breitenbach in the Ilm district in the morning due to drive damage. According to information from the German Press Agency, it was the Oelzetalbrücke, which spans the valley … Read more