Cologne Central Station: greatest closure in decades - replacement buses in action

<p> <strong> Cologne Central Station: greatest closure in decades - replacement buses in action </strong> </p>

"Great preparation": Bahn looks optimistic about blocking at the Cologne Hbf

Deutsche Bahn began the extensive blocking of train traffic at Cologne Central Station, and the first days of the rail replacement traffic have been successful. A spokesman for the railway described the preparations as "great", while 100 buses were used to compensate for the failure of several left -bank lines.

one of the biggest closures in and around Cologne

This extensive blocking has its causes in the commissioning of a modern electronic signal box, which replaces a 70 -year -old system. The affected lines include six regional express and six regional railway lines as well as several S-Bahn connections. Travelers have to switch to buses at certain switching points, including the stop at Cologne Central Station. The blocking affects not only the route between Cologne and Bonn, but also routes to Aachen and Euskirchen.

closure also affects long -distance traffic

In addition to regional traffic, long -distance trains are also affected. The ICE sprinters between Bonn and Berlin fail and trains towards Brussels are diverted via Krefeld. Some ICE and IC trains still run over alternative routes. The company continues to run smoothly for the connection between Hamburg and Bremen and Cologne.

With around 180,000 travelers every day, Cologne Central Station is the most frequented train station in North Rhine-Westphalia. This situation has presented a special challenge for Deutsche Bahn, which is preparing to manage the effects of blocking, especially in rush hour traffic. The first stress test will be expected by the increased number of commuters.

Overall, the train shows with its proactive planning and the use of sufficient resources that you can look optimistically at the coming weeks. The success of the replacement traffic will depend on how well the travelers are informed and how quickly they can adapt to the changed circumstances.