Train chaos in the Rhine-Main area: important changes until July 2025!

Train chaos in the Rhine-Main area: important changes until July 2025!

Once again, commuters and travelers in the Rhine-Main area have to have staying power: by the beginning of July 2025, numerous S-Bahn and regional trains are affected by failures and diversions. The S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 and the regional railway line RB 58 are the focus of the time-consuming construction work, which must be carried out on the basis of necessary maintenance measures. Fr reports that the S9 trains between Kelsterbach and Wiesbaden Central Station until July 4 to 5 a.m. are completely omitted. These restrictions are particularly extended during the construction work, which are further extended as part of the tunnel moderation.

For regional trains, the restrictions are also significant: RB 58 will be redirected from Friday, June 20, 9 p.m. to Monday, June 23, 5 a.m. without stopping between Hanau and Frankfurt Süd. A look at the further dates shows that on June 26 between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. the S-Bahn of the Lines S8 and S9 are eliminated. A replacement traffic on buses is set up so as not to let the passengers down.

Construction work in the S-Bahn tunnel Offenbach

If you want to use the S-Bahn during this time, large construction measures will also be affected. Deutsche Bahn started intensive work on the west-east axis of the S-Bahn in the Rhein-Main area from the end of April to early July 2025. As the fnp , this applies in particular to the S-Bahn tunnel in Offenbach and the train stations in the region. Comprehensive renovations and fire protection measures are planned that will affect the entire infrastructure.

From April 30 to May 5, there is a complete blocking between Offenbach Ost and Hanau Central Station. This work is imperative to renew around 15 kilometers of rails in the tunnel, and to replace the soft and connecting elements in the Offenbach Ost station. Replacement bus lines are set up during this time. Travelers can drive from Offenbach Ost to the Frankfurt Konstablerwache and have to be prepared for diversions.

Additional challenges for travelers

The construction work is not only limited to this period. The weekends from May 9th to 26th are also affected by further closures. On long weekends, including Ascension Day and Pentecost, the situation becomes even more critical, since restrictions can also be expected there. local transport Frankfurt emphasizes that further full closures will be necessary after the main work during the summer holidays (4th to 18th August).

The travelers are called to always find out about the digital timetable information of the Rhine-Main Transport Association in order to avoid inconvenience. In view of the scope and duration of these construction measures, passengers can only hope that after completing the work, the travel experiences in the S-Bahn network will be significantly improved.