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Deutsche Bahn expands training center in Knappenrode – up to 70 apprentices in track construction
The DB Bahnbau Gruppe has expanded its qualification center in the Hoyerswerda district of Knappenrode. On more than 15,000 square meters of training space, future railway specialists will learn on real tracks, switches and measuring sections.
Day of Rail 2026: More than 280 events invite visitors behind the scenes of the railway from September 18 to 20
From September 18 to 20, 2026, the railway industry opens its doors nationwide: More than 280 events – from station tours and escape rooms about railway jobs to concerts in cultural stations – provide insights into rail transport. The fifth Day of Rail will be opened in Freilassing (Bavaria).
Tag der Schiene 2026: Over 280 events invite visitors behind the scenes of the railway from September 18 to 20
From September 18 to 20, 2026, workshops, signal boxes, stations and transshipment terminals across Germany open their doors. Allianz pro Schiene coordinates the fifth edition of the festival days around rail with over 280 program items.
Construction work halts RB52: Buses replace Rhön-Bahn until September 13
Due to construction work, all train services on the RB52 line between Gersfeld and Fulda will be cancelled from September 1 to 13, 2026. RMV is operating replacement buses – with restrictions on stops, luggage and bicycle transport.
Construction Stops on the Rhön-Bahn: RB52 between Gersfeld and Fulda Replaced by Buses until 13 September
Due to construction work, all train services on the RB52 line (Rhön-Bahn) will be cancelled from Tuesday, 1 September 2026. RMV will operate replacement buses between Gersfeld and Fulda – bicycle transport is not possible.
Bridge works and track renewal: Massive restrictions in rail traffic around Karlsruhe
From Saturday, 29 August, to Monday, 14 September, DB InfraGO is carrying out bridge works and track renewal in the greater Karlsruhe area. Several S-Bahn and regional services are affected, with replacement bus services.
Deutsche Bahn invests 210 million euros in safety and cleanliness by 2030
Deutsche Bahn wants to use an extensive investment program to increase safety at train stations and, at the same time, relax safety rules for reports of people on the tracks in order to stop train services completely less often.
First construction phase of the Homburg–Zweibrücken rail line completed on schedule
Deutsche Bahn has completed the first construction phase of the reactivation of the Homburg–Zweibrücken rail line on schedule and within budget. Around 800 meters of track have been laid. However, the total project costs have risen to 78 million euros.
Hamburg Verbindungsbahn reopens: Trains roll over the new Sternbrücke
After a multi-week closure, Deutsche Bahn has reopened the Hamburg Verbindungsbahn between Hauptbahnhof and Altona for train traffic. A new Sternbrücke weighing around 3,700 tonnes replaces the old structure and strengthens the Hamburg rail node.
RB52 Rhön-Bahn: Complete train stop between Gersfeld and Fulda – Buses take over until 13 September
Due to construction work, all train services on the RB52 line (Rhön-Bahn) between Gersfeld and Fulda will be cancelled from Tuesday, 1 September 2026. The Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV) will operate replacement buses. Passengers should expect restrictions – also because the short-notice changes have not yet been entered into the timetable information system.
Rhön-Bahn (RB52): Train service between Gersfeld and Fulda suspended until September 13 – Replacement buses in operation
Due to extensive construction works, all train services on the Rhön-Bahn (RB52) between Gersfeld and Fulda will be cancelled from September 1 to September 13, 2026. The Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV) is setting up a rail replacement bus service; bicycles cannot be taken on the buses.
Train cancellations and bus replacement service around Karlsruhe: These regional trains are affected from 7 September
Due to several construction measures, passengers on lines RE 2, RE 7 and RB 27 must expect timetable changes, train cancellations and replacement bus services from Monday, 7 September. The restrictions mainly affect late evening and night hours.
Bridge works and track renewal: Days of rail service cancellations around Karlsruhe
From Saturday, 29 August, to Monday, 14 September, DB InfraGO will carry out bridge works and track renewal in the greater Karlsruhe area. Several S-Bahn, regional and Regional-Express lines are affected by partial cancellations, reduced frequencies and replacement services.
Deutsche Bahn invests 210 million euros in cleanliness and service quality by 2030
Deutsche Bahn is increasing its investments in cleanliness and safety at stations and on trains to a total of 210 million euros by 2030. The focus is on more cleaning staff, faster repairs and intensive deep cleaning of trains.
Rail closes Berlin–Hamburg line again – residual defects to be fixed by Sunday morning
Deutsche Bahn is closing the Berlin–Hamburg line from Saturday evening (9 pm) until Sunday morning (11 am). The reason is residual defects in the infrastructure following the general refurbishment. Some long-distance and freight trains will be diverted, and replacement services will operate in regional traffic.
Volmetalbahn: Around three months of buses instead of trains between Lüdenscheid and Hagen
Due to bridge works by DB InfraGO in Hagen-Dahl, the RB52 line between Hagen Hauptbahnhof and Lüdenscheid will be interrupted from the weekend for just under three months. Deutsche Bahn is investing around 4.6 million euros; express buses will not be available this time.
Bus line 756 to be diverted in Ansbach due to construction work
From 4 to 6 September 2026, line 756 in Ansbach will be diverted towards the city center. The reason is construction work at the intersection of Residenzstraße/Eyber Straße/Nürnberger Straße.
Frankfurt data analysis: Ten of Germany's most delayed long-distance trains run across the Main
An evaluation by the portal delaybahn.com shows that a large share of the most delayed ICE and TGV lines in Germany run via Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof. The frontrunner, ICE 526, is delayed in over 83 percent of cases.
Overhead line severely damaged: Singen–Konstanz line completely closed
Weather conditions have damaged the overhead line between Singen (Hohentwiel) and Konstanz so severely that the railway line had to be completely closed. The lines RE 2, RE 3 and RB 31 are affected. Deutsche Bahn has set up replacement buses and expects the closure to last until Saturday morning (29 August).
Greens criticize Deutsche Bahn: DB Navigator remains without offers from other rail operators
Emergency medical response at Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof: S-Bahn service massively restricted on all lines
An emergency medical response in the vicinity of Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof brought the entire RMV S-Bahn network to a standstill on Thursday evening. All nine lines S1 to S9 are affected, with numerous sections completely closed or only operating with restrictions.
Rail construction site in western Munich: S4, regional services and ECE 88 affected – buses replace trains
Due to track renewal and switch replacement, the line between Fürstenfeldbruck and Kaufering will only be usable to a limited extent from 26 August to 5 September. Passengers on the S4, several regional trains and the Munich–Zurich long-distance service will have to switch to buses.
Deutsche Bahn: Eight percent of long-distance trains canceled in the first half of 2026 – second-highest level since 2019
In the first half of 2026, eight percent of all Deutsche Bahn long-distance trains were canceled in full or on partial sections – the second-highest figure since 2019. At the same time, long-distance punctuality fell to 58.7 percent. The Greens in the Bundestag see the federal government as being responsible.
European Sleeper plans night train to Malmö – launch in 2028 with RDC as partner
European Sleeper is preparing, together with the German rail operator RDC, a direct night train connection from Brussels, Antwerp, Rotterdam, The Hague and Amsterdam to Malmö. The formal capacity registration is planned for April 2027, with operations set to start in 2028.