Due to extensive construction work at the Friedensbrücke stop, tram lines 12, 15, 17, 18 and 21 will be diverted in two phases. At times, a rail replacement service with buses will be in operation. Lines 11 and 12 on Hanauer Landstraße are also affected.
Quick overview
This report is especially relevant for rail travelers, as it may have concrete effects on planning, connections or infrastructure. The focus is on Frankfurt, Vgf, Traffiq, Rmv, Tram, Baumende, Friedensbruecke, Hanauerlandstrasse and Sev. The key points are summarized compactly below.
Key points
- Phase 1 from 5 to 9 October: Altered routes for lines 12, 15 and 21; short walking distances for transfers at Friedensbrücke.
- Phase 2 from 9 to 12 October: Full closure between Friedensbrücke and Universitätsklinikum and Stresemannallee/Mörfelder Landstraße respectively, rail replacement service with buses between Haardtwaldplatz and Stresemannallee/Mörfelder Landstraße.
- On Hanauer Landstraße, lines 11 and 12 will be combined into a single line from 5 October (approx. 2 a.m.) to 12 October (approx. 3 a.m.); rail replacement service between Eissporthalle/Festplatz and Fechenheim Schießhüttenstraße, with connections to the U7.
- From 9 October, only one out of three lanes will be available to motorists at Friedensbrücke.
- Information available via rmv-frankfurt.de, the RMVgo app or the service hotline 069/24 24 80 24.
What this means for travelers
Travelers should take a close look at the time period, route and booking conditions. The key question is whether this report already triggers concrete timetable changes or whether it initially describes a political or strategic development.
Context
The city’s local public transport company traffiQ and Verkehrsgesellschaft Frankfurt (VGF) are carrying out extensive track and switch construction work at the Friedensbrücke stop. A total of four switches will be replaced within one week. Five tram lines are affected, and a rail replacement service will be set up at times. At the same time, there will be adjustments on Hanauer Landstraße.
What to watch now
- Check concrete timetable or construction information only once travel dates are set.
- Allow more generous connection times for international trips.
- Keep an eye on the source and operator information in case dates are still provisional.