Nerves among Deutsche Bahn users are currently more in demand than ever.
Photo: dpa / Thomas Banneyer
Delays are part of Deutsche Bahn’s daily routine. The introduction of the 9 euro ticket, which goes hand in hand with a significantly higher passenger income, has made the situation even worse. However, the new ticket isn’t the only reason train travel isn’t very pleasant at the moment. At the end of July, the failure of several S-Bahn lines caused great dissatisfaction. The patience of commuters in NRW is currently being tested: shortages, construction work and damage caused by storms are leading to restrictions in both regional and long-haul transport. Which major routes in NRW according to the website zuginfo.nrw interested – an overview.
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Restrictions on regional traffic until the end of August
- In the section Krefeld Hbf – Neuss Hbf it is about 20. August to the line RE 7 all day for train cancellations. A railway replacement service (SEV) has been set up for this purpose.
- As far as 21. August 1.6 kilometers of points and tracks will be renewed between the Hamm and Unna stations for 1.5 million euros. As a result, the fall RE 7 between Unna and Hamm (West) Hbf and the RE 13 between Holzwickede and Hamm (Westf) Hbf. A rail replacement bus service has been established between Hamm and Unna. He is also impressed RE 11, which was diverted for a long time between Hamm and Bochum via Unna and Dortmund-Hörde due to construction work at Dortmund central station. During construction, this line will be re-routed to the actual route through Kamen and Dortmund central station. However, there is no stopover in Kamen.
- Due to short-term construction works between Oberhausen and Duisburg Hbf it comes to 29. August to delays and partial cancellations. The trains of the lines RE 19 and RE 5 (RRX) driving with long delays. Also, trains run on the line RB 44 As far as 28. August not between Moers and Oberhausen Hbf. Line trains RB 35 occasionally run with long delays and partial cancellations may occur.
- A repair on the route affects the rail service between Duisburg central station and Oberhausen central station expected by 29. August. The result is delays of around 10-15 minutes and partial cancellations. The following lines are affected: RE3, RE5 (RRX), RE 19, RE 32, RE 35.
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