Removal of the route until August: Trains between Wolfhagen and Kassel are canceled!

Removal of the route until August: Trains between Wolfhagen and Kassel are canceled!

Bad Arolsen, Deutschland - On July 1, 2025, passengers in the Kassel district are faced with considerable restrictions on train traffic. As of today, the train route between Wolfhagen and Zierenberg is completely closed due to construction work. The affected lines RB4 and RT4 deserve special attention, which will not run throughout the entire Hessian summer vacation. This not only ensures longer travel times, but also to switch to rail replacement (SEV), which takes over the eliminating connections. NVV Points out the need to check the trips in advance to avoid surprises.

Again and again construction work

The construction sites are versatile: in addition to the bridge renovation, repairs to further rail overpasses also take place. HNA while working will be out of service. Travelers should therefore be prepared for comprehensive rail replacement traffic.

In addition, from July 28, 2025, consequences will be added between Vellmar-Obervellmar and Kassel Hauptbahnhof. While no changes are expected in the section of the RB4, it affects the RT4 and the RT1, which are also integrated into replacement traffic. This also offers stop at other regional stations to enable the passengers to bypass the blocked parts.

tips for travelers

What does that mean for passengers? In order to keep the inconveniences as low as possible, it is advisable to regularly check the information about the timetable offer. The NVV has created numerous communication channels for this: In addition to the easy-to-use NVV app, detailed information can be found at nvv.de/bahnplan information . There is also information about the current traffic conditions via the toll-free service phone (0800-939-0800) between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. In the end, patience and flexibility are required when the construction work on the infrastructure of rail traffic again ensures longer travel times. So the passengers who travel in the coming weeks will also demand a good hand when planning their journey.