Deutsche Bahn is bundling extensive construction work between Frankfurt-Höchst and Wiesbaden. From October 16, the Kostheim–Frankfurt-Höchst line will be closed, affecting the S1, RB10, RE4 and RE14 services. Replacement bus services will be provided.
Quick overview
This news is particularly relevant to rail passengers because it may have concrete impacts on planning, connections or infrastructure. The focus is on Deutsche Bahn, DB InfraGO, Frankfurt, Wiesbaden, construction site, S1, RB10, RE4, RE14, replacement service and ESTW Flörsheim. The key points are summarized below.
Key points
- Line closure Kostheim – Frankfurt-Höchst: October 16 (9 pm) to October 24 (5 am) and October 29 (9 pm) to November 21 (4 am); October 24–29 only at night (9 pm–5 am).
- RB10 will run hourly with a diversion via Rüsselsheim; at night partially via Mainz Hbf. Intermediate services between Wiesbaden Hbf and Frankfurt Hbf will be cancelled.
- RE4 and RE14: partial cancellations between Frankfurt Hbf and Mainz Hbf or Worms Hbf; cancellations vary by day of the week and time.
- S1 will not run between Frankfurt-Höchst and Wiesbaden Hbf; replacement service with S1E (all stops) and S1X (express via Wiesbaden Hbf, Hattersheim, Frankfurt-Sindlingen, Frankfurt-Höchst Farbwerke, Frankfurt-Höchst).
- Hochheimer Markt (November 6–10): additional buses; special lines HM1 (Wiesbaden Hbf – Flörsheim Stadthalle/Schulzentrum) and HM2 (Frankfurt-Höchst – Hattersheim – Flörsheim).
- From November 19 (9 pm): switch renewals in Frankfurt-Höchst with further restrictions including RB10, RE4/RE14, S1/S2 (30-minute interval) and RB12; nightly cancellation of S2 between Frankfurt-Höchst and Niedernhausen with bus replacement service.
- Passengers should check bahn.de, DB Navigator, rmv.de and RMVgo before traveling.
What this means for travelers
Passengers should take a close look at the time period, route and booking conditions. The key question is whether this announcement already triggers concrete timetable changes or initially describes a political or strategic development.
Context
From October 16, 2026, DB InfraGO is bundling several measures on the Frankfurt-Höchst – Wiesbaden route: cable laying, track crossings, signal and superstructure work for the ESTW Flörsheim, barrier-free modernization of the central platform in Hochheim (including piling work for an elevator) as well as work on the Regionaltangente West. A later closure phase from November 19 will follow for switch renewals in Frankfurt-Höchst.
What to watch now
- Check concrete timetable or construction notices only once travel dates are set.
- Plan connection times more generously for international journeys.
- Monitor the source and operator information in case dates are still provisional.