Construction work slows train traffic: RE11 and RegioTrams affected!

Construction work slows train traffic: RE11 and RegioTrams affected!

The summer months often bring not only sun, but also construction sites - and this also applies to the RE11 regional train line, which runs from Düsseldorf via Dortmund to Kassel. In the coming weeks, passengers will have to expect numerous cancellations, delays and replacement services. The reason for this is extensive construction work, which is taking place, among other things, between the Kassel marshalling yard and Vellmar-Niedervellmar. NVV reports that interruptions in operations are to be expected, particularly between July 9th and 10th.

The situation is even more problematic for commuters because the RE11 trains are completely canceled between Hofgeismar and Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe. It is not possible to change to Kassel main station to continue your journey, as construction work is disrupting the timetables here too. For this reason, a **replacement service** was set up between Hofgeismar and Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe. Travelers are therefore well advised to find out about the current situation before setting off.

Affected RegioTram lines and delays

The construction work also affects various RegioTram lines. The following connections are specifically affected:

• RT1: Hofgeismar-Hümme < > Kassel Hauptbahnhof < > Rathaus/Fünffensterstraße < > Königsplatz < > Holländische Straße
• RT4: Wolfhagen < > Zierenberg < > Kassel Hauptbahnhof < > Rathaus/Fünffensterstraße < > Königsplatz < > Holländische Straße
• RT5: Melsungen < > Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe < > Kassel Hauptbahnhof < > Rathaus/Fünffensterstraße < > Auestadion

As a result, there are failures on the RT1 between Hofgeismar and Kassel main station, the RT4 from Zierenberg to Kassel main station and the RT5 in the section from Melsungen to Kassel main station from around 10 p.m. to midnight. The RE5 and RB5 lines will also be affected by delays - a real nuisance for travelers. Construction work will drag on until the end of August, causing additional inconvenience.

Closures and important information

What happens next is anyone's guess, but some dates are fixed: On the nights of the 21st/22nd. July to 24th/25th July and 18/19. August to 20/21 In August there will be night closures in the Hamm main station area between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. In addition, trains between Hamm main station and Lippstadt are canceled. Travelers between these two stops can switch to the RB89 regional train. Another note concerns the route closure between Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and Kassel Central Station, which is in force from July 5th to 27th. Traintimetables.com lists everything you need to know in a summarized form.

To plan your trips reliably, it's worth taking a look at the Deutsche Bahn website. db-fahrplan.com provides up-to-date information on train cancellations and disruptions, as well as the ability to track real-time positions of trains. Optimal preparation is the key to a stress-free journey.

For changes and current information on the timetable, interested travelers can use the NVV app and the NVV service telephone on 0800-939-0800 - daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays until midnight. This way you can always stay up to date and never miss a connection!