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Every rail news update we have published, newest first.
Mülheim-Speldorf: Buses 125 and NE9 diverted due to construction work
In Mülheim-Speldorf, work on Blötter Weg is leading to changes in bus traffic. Lines 125 and NE9 are affected by diversions and relocated stops until Friday inclusive.
Rail and highway blocked at Kaiserlei
In the Kaiserlei area in Hesse, both rail traffic and the highway are currently blocked.
Rail traffic in Hochstift: Construction work largely finished from Friday evening
After four weeks of construction work, trains on the routes between Paderborn, Steinheim and Hamm as well as line RB84 will run according to schedule again from Friday evening. However, restrictions remain between Soest and Hamm.
Massive train cancellations between Cologne and Mainz: Weeks of construction begin
From the weekend onwards, there will be significant restrictions on the left Rhine line. Deutsche Bahn is preparing the line for the general overhaul of the right Rhine line. Long-distance and local transport are massively affected until July 10.
Rail replacement services on the RB110 between Leipzig and Beucha
Due to construction work by DB InfraGO AG, the RB110 line between Leipzig and Beucha will be partially suspended during the nights of June 21 to 22, 2026. Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn is deploying replacement buses.
Construction work at Frankfurt-Höchst junction: Restrictions for S-Bahn and regional transport
Deutsche Bahn is renewing several switches in the Frankfurt-Höchst area from June 26, 2026. This leads to significant restrictions and rail replacement services in S-Bahn and regional transport until July 11.
Construction work in Frankfurt-Höchst: Restrictions in S-Bahn and regional traffic
DB InfraGO AG is renewing switches in the Frankfurt-Höchst junction from June 26, 2026. Until July 11, there will be cancellations in S-Bahn and regional traffic as well as rail replacement services.
Berlin-Hanover: trains face long detours for more than a year from October
Because of a major corridor renewal, passengers between Berlin and Hanover should expect much longer journey times from October. Long-distance services may take up to 80 minutes longer.
Hagen-Düsseldorf: DB InfraGO continues station modernization in summer 2026
DB InfraGO will continue modernizing stations along the Hagen-Düsseldorf S-Bahn route in summer 2026. Passengers should expect closures and replacement buses between 10 July and 4 September.
Hitzewelle in Frankreich: SNCF streicht zahlreiche Fernverbindungen wegen Klimaanlagen
Aufgrund der extremen Temperaturen in Frankreich hat die staatliche Bahn SNCF für die kommenden Tage mehrere Fernzüge ausfallen lassen. Grund sind Vorsichtsmaßnahmen bei veralteten Klimaanlagen.
Heatwave in France: SNCF cancels numerous trains due to air conditioning problems
Due to the ongoing heatwave in France, the state railway SNCF has cancelled numerous long-distance connections for the coming days. The reason is fears of failures of outdated air conditioning systems in extreme temperatures.
Maintenance in Frankfurt-Höchst: Restrictions on S-Bahn and Regional Transport
Deutsche Bahn is renewing points in the Frankfurt-Höchst junction from June 26, 2026. Until July 11, there will be cancellations in S-Bahn and regional transport as well as replacement services.
Corridor renovation Lehrte–Berlin: Start in October 2026 with diversions and replacement services
Starting on October 2, 2026, Deutsche Bahn will begin renovating the 221-kilometer corridor between Lehrte and Berlin. Construction work, which runs until the end of 2027, will lead to diversions in long-distance traffic and extensive rail replacement services in regional traffic.
Next major construction site: Deutsche Bahn to renovate Berlin–Lehrte line from October
After the reopening of the Hamburg-Berlin line, Deutsche Bahn announces the next comprehensive construction measure. From October 2026, the connection between Berlin and Lehrte near Hanover will be completely overhauled, leading to significant increases in travel times.
Hamburg–Berlin railway line reopened after ten-month renovation
The general renovation of the important connection is completed. Trains are running according to schedule again, although there are still residual works and minor restrictions.
Construction work in Heidenheim: Piltz’sche Unterführung closed until spring 2027
Deutsche Bahn is renewing the railway bridge over the Brenz and converting the underpass to be barrier-free. From June 15, 2026, the Piltz’sche Unterführung will be completely closed to pedestrians and cyclists. Diversions will be set up.
DB renews railway bridge over the Brenz in Heidenheim: closure of the Piltz‘schen underpass from June 15, 2026
Deutsche Bahn will close the Piltz‘schen underpass in Heidenheim from Monday, June 15, 2026, until spring 2027. The closure is part of work on the new Brenz railway bridge and the barrier-free rebuild of the underpass.
Heidenheim: Piltz’sche Unterführung bis Frühjahr 2027 gesperrt
Die Deutsche Bahn baut an der neuen Eisenbahnbrücke über die Brenz und beginnt mit dem barrierefreien Ausbau der Piltz’schen Unterführung. Ab dem 15. Juni 2026 ist die Passage bis voraussichtlich Frühjahr 2027 voll gesperrt; Umleitungen sind eingerichtet.
Over 90 rail projects in Germany at risk due to lack of funds
According to a media report, more than 90 rail projects are threatened with a standstill because the federal government is not providing sufficient financing. Criticism comes from the Alliance pro Schiene alliance, which is calling for an adjustment in the 2027 budget.
Renovation completed: Berlin-Hamburg railway line reopened
After around ten and a half months of construction, the important connection between Berlin and Hamburg is back in full operation. Long-distance trains are running again at half-hourly intervals, with a speed limit of 50 initially applying on some sections.
Renovation completed: Hamburg-Berlin line reopened
After more than ten months, the general renovation of the railway line between Hamburg and Berlin is finished. The connection is reopened for regional and long-distance traffic, accompanied by political criticism of railway management.
100 Sekunden Leben - S-Bahn-Fieber
Inforadio columnist Doris Anselm looks at Berlin’s new S15 S-Bahn line between Gesundbrunnen and Hauptbahnhof, which is due to start on Monday around midday.
Deutsche Bahn launches 100,000 extra saver tickets for Hamburg-Berlin reopening
To mark the reopening of the modernized Hamburg-Berlin line, Deutsche Bahn is selling 100,000 extra tickets for EUR 14.99. Booking runs from June 12 to June 14, with travel available until December 12, 2026.
Hamburg’s summer rail chaos: construction work disrupts train traffic for weeks
Long-distance and regional trains are cancelled or depart from other stations, while the S-Bahn is partly rerouted. At Dammtor and Altona stations, services run from the 18th.