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Railway paralysis threatens: Massive construction work begins on the Rheingau line!
Extensive construction work on Deutsche Bahn's Rheingau line from June 13, 2025 will cause restrictions in regional traffic around Frankfurt.
Railway paralysis threatens: Massive construction work begins on the Rheingau line!
Today, Deutsche Bahn celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for an extensive renovation on the Rheingau line. This construction work began on June 13, 2025 and will last until July 14. Commuters on regional transport must be prepared for significant restrictions during this time. Those affected include the S-Bahn lines 8 and 9 to Mainz as well as the regional train 58 in the Rhine-Main area and the RB 10 in the Rheingau. Failures and diversions are the order of the day, as T-Online reports.
The construction work extends from Troisdorf via Unkel to Wiesbaden and is part of a comprehensive general renovation of the railway line. The aim is to make the infrastructure future-proof and, among other things, to build noise barriers, renew a railway bridge and build retaining walls. This work is necessary to improve the punctuality and reliability of rail transport in the long term.
Weekend cancellations and city traffic restrictions
It becomes particularly critical on the weekends, when all “intermediate” trains between Frankfurt and Wiesbaden are canceled on the following dates:
- 20.–22. Juni
- 28./29. Juni
- 5./6. Juli
Restrictions in Frankfurt city traffic are also expected from June 23rd to July 18th. There are train cancellations between Frankfurt Central Station and Frankfurt-Höchst, especially in the morning and evening hours. Smaller timing margins mean that it is recommended to use the S-Bahn lines S1 and S2. The repeated delays of the remaining trains are also likely to cause additional frustration.
Long-distance traffic remains unaffected
Fortunately, long-distance trains are not affected by this construction work. They still do not travel over the Rheingau route, so travelers in this direction do not have to fear any disruption. This regulation should reassure many rail customers in the region, as the general renovation primarily focuses on regional transport. Nevertheless, travelers should prepare for longer journey times and a changed range of journeys, as FFH has observed.
The current construction work is part of a larger trend across Germany in which Deutsche Bahn is investing in many infrastructure projects in the coming years to increase the reliability of rail transport. This commitment is also reflected in other regions, such as Berlin and Brandenburg, where extensive renovations are also planned to improve travel times and quality, as RBB reports.
Train travelers in Hesse have to prepare for an exciting but also challenging time. Even if the construction work is initially perceived as a nuisance, it could provide much more pleasant travel experiences in the long term.