Felling at the Hafenpark: New train station project for Rüdesheim starts!

Felling at the Hafenpark: New train station project for Rüdesheim starts!

In Rüdesheim am Rhein, the first vegetation work in the harbor park will begin on November 3, 2025. This work is part of the comprehensive general renovation of the railway line between Troisdorf and Wiesbaden, which will start in July 2026. As part of this renovation, a new barrier-free train station will be built, which will replace the current Am Rottland train station. The new station's central location, close to residential areas and tourist locations, promises to improve transport connections for locals and visitors alike. Deutsche Bahn reports that the tree felling and clearing work, which will take place from November 3rd to 14th, 2025, will take place both during the day and be carried out at night.

This work particularly affects the areas south of Bleichstrasse and in the harbor park between the Kaiserstrasse/Auf der Lach car underpass and the wine stand. Cordless chainsaws are used here to fell trees. Even if there will be restrictions on road, pedestrian and bicycle traffic during the construction work, the emergency access to the shipping docks will always remain free. One lane of Bleichstrasse/B42 will be closed during the felling work, and temporary restrictions for pedestrians are expected in the area of ​​the sidewalk between Weinstand and the Kaiserstrasse railway bridge.

Long-term planning in the harbor park

The city of Rüdesheim has big things in mind: The harbor park will not only be transformed by the new train station, but also with a view to the upcoming Federal Garden Show in 2029. A winning design by the Berlin office of Franz Reschke Landschaftsarchitekten focuses on eliminating the strict separation from the adjacent leisure park and preserving the existing trees. The aim is to create a true “oasis of city and park life”. [Hessenschau](https://www.hessenschau.de/freizeit/bundesgartenschau-2029-sieger draft-fuer-ruedesheimer-hafenpark-vorstell-v2,bundesgartenschau-ruedesheim-hafenpark-sieger draft-100.html) describes the design as groundbreaking for the future use of the areas.

The city plans to renew the Buga site with an area of ​​3.5 hectares and an additional 5.5 hectares with funds from the urban development funding program. Mayor Klaus Zapp is optimistic and expects a financial boost totaling ten million euros for the city. The Federal Garden Show 2029, which will take place in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley World Heritage Site, not only promises to beautify the cityscape, but will also bring about a significant increase in tourism with around a million visitors expected.

Building for the future

Comprehensive construction work on the new station will begin in July 2026, with foundation work for the new platforms taking place from February to May 2026. The new station will be equipped with two outdoor platforms, barrier-free access and large car parking spaces. There will also be two bus stops within walking distance. During the construction period, noise measurements will also be carried out to ensure compliance with the permissible guidelines so that residents do not have to suffer from noise. They remain loyal to the old train station, as the listed reception building is preserved and can be used commercially.

Overall, the new station offers numerous advantages and will help to significantly improve accessibility to the harbor park and surrounding tourist attractions. The city of Rüdesheim is facing exciting times: new transport connections and a redesigned park landscape are waiting to be discovered.