Deutsche Bahn is renewing infrastructure between Bensheim and Bürstadt starting July 10, 2026. Due to bridge and turnout renewals, there will be restrictions in regional, S-Bahn and long-distance traffic as well as cancellations of long-distance stops.
Quick overview
This message is primarily relevant for rail travelers because it can have concrete impacts on planning, connections or infrastructure. The focus is on Deutschebahn, construction site, Bensheim, Buerstadt, replacement service, Rb63, Re60, S5 and long-distance traffic. The most important points are summarized compactly below.
Key points
- Construction period for the main work: July 10 (9 PM) to July 22 (9 PM) 2026.
- Renewal of the railway bridge in Bensheim and of turnouts as well as a level crossing in Bürstadt.
- Regional traffic lines RE60, RB63, RB68 and S5 are cancelled on partial sections and replaced by buses.
- Long-distance traffic between Frankfurt and Heidelberg is diverted via Mannheim until July 20; stops in Darmstadt, Bensheim and Weinheim are omitted.
- Also in August, further construction-related restrictions are to be expected on line RB 63.
What this means for travelers
In the short term, there is usually little change for travelers, but in the long term such projects can bring more stable timetables, better connections and more capacity. During construction phases, diversions and temporary restrictions are possible.
Context
On June 22, 2026, Deutsche Bahn informed about upcoming construction measures in Hesse/Rhineland-Palatinate for the renewal of the railroad overpass Gartenstraße in Bensheim as well as the track systems in Bürstadt.
What to watch now
- Only check specific schedule or construction notices once travel dates are fixed.
- Plan connection times more generously for international trips.
- Monitor source and operator information in case dates are still provisional.