Train chaos in Kassel: blocking between the main train station and Wilhelmshöhe!

Train chaos in Kassel: blocking between the main train station and Wilhelmshöhe!

From July 5 to July 27, there will be considerable restrictions in regional traffic in Kassel. Due to urgent construction work, the railway blocks the route between Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and Kassel Hauptbahnhof. These measures concern seven regional train lines and the Regiotram line RT5, such as [nvv.de] (https://www.nvv.de/presse/desperrung-sklankhelmshohe-und-kassel- Hauptbahnhof-vom-5-bis-27-juli-sieben-sieben-und-die-RegioTram-line-RT5-covered) reported.

The affected train connections are the RE5, RE30, RE39, RE98, RB5, RB38 and RB39, as well as the connection of the Regiotram RT5. Travelers from and to Bad Hersfeld, Schwalmstadt, Frankfurt and Bebra have to move to Wilhelmshöhe station during this time. So that the passengers still get to their goals, various transfer options are available.

transfer options and changes

Bus lines 52, 100 and 500 are available between Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and Kassel Hauptbahnhof. It is particularly noted that bus line 52 does not drive on Sundays; Therefore, rail replacement traffic (SEV) is set up. Tram lines 1, 3, 4 and 7 can also be used for trips to the city center.

The travel time between the two train stations will double, which is why travelers should plan for at least ten minutes. This information about the timetable information is also available via HTA and in the NVV app as well as from the NVV service on 0800-939-0800, and that daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. and even on Saturdays until midnight.

context of the blocking

These construction measures are necessary to improve the infrastructure between the Wilhelmshöhe remote station and the head station in the city center. Such extensive work leads to inconvenience at short notice, but are crucial for the long -term efficiency and safety of rail traffic in the region. A look at the timetables from [Hessenschau] (https://www.hessenschau.de/panorama/kassel-strecke-von- Hauptbahnhof-wilhelmshoheehe-Fuer-Drei-Wochen-V1.Kassel-Hauptbahnhof-Terred-100.html) shows that the planning of the trains in the evening, at night and partly in the morning is what additional attention requires.

The accessibility of Kassel's sights and the city center remains guaranteed by the alternatives. These challenges in traffic are a small price for a future -proof rail connection. Travelers are well advised to find out about the upcoming changes and the best ways to continue to remain mobile.