Lünen train station: Massive construction work – trains canceled until the end of July!

Lünen train station: Massive construction work – trains canceled until the end of July!

From today, June 20, 2025, Deutsche Bahn will begin extensive construction work at the train station in Lünen. The modernization not only affects the tracks, but also the platforms and is intended to significantly improve the infrastructure between Dortmund and Lünen. This measure is part of the large “S3” renovation program, which aims to replace fault-prone components and increase operational safety. Traffic between Lünen and Dortmund main station will therefore be canceled until the end of July; During this time, replacement buses are in use for the RB 50 and RB 51 lines. Replacement buses do a good business because travelers have to use them to reach their destinations.

The closure, which begins at 9pm today, will last until July 25, 2025. It is particularly worth mentioning that during the rail replacement service, which applies from June 30th to August 15th, 2025, the RB 51 has two different timetables that take the traffic adjustments into account. In addition, travelers expect an extended closure between Lünen and Lüdinghausen during the night, which will last from June 30th to August 25th, 2025.

Extensive renovation measures

The construction work in the Ruhr area includes various measures, such as the replacement of around 13 kilometers of cable around Dortmund Central Station. These measures include, for example, the construction of new cable trays to improve the reliability of the signal boxes. Track renewals in Dortmund-Derne and rail grinding work are also part of the plan to reduce rail noise. This noise will be addressed particularly on the night of July 7th to 9th, which will certainly be welcomed by many residents. The condition of the infrastructure is of great importance to rail users, and Deutsche Bahn is investing heavily in modernization. The aim is to ensure and improve regional mobility in this important hub.

The work will also have an impact on long-distance traffic, especially on the ICE connections between Hamburg, Dortmund, Cologne, Munich and Basel. These are being rerouted due to the construction sites, which can lead to an increase in travel time of up to 30 minutes. Travelers should therefore be prepared to plan their travel times accordingly.

Future work and challenges

Further severely disruptive construction measures have been announced in the coming period. New work is already planned between Essen and Dortmund from September 5th to October 31st, 2025, which will result in additional diversions and changes to train traffic. Several large construction sites have also been announced in 2024, which will affect, among other things, traffic between Duisburg and Emmerich. Serious restrictions on regional train services are to be expected during the Easter holidays and during the summer holidays. In order to accommodate commuters, Deutsche Bahn will communicate adjusted timetables in a timely manner to avoid problems.

Citizens in the region should therefore prepare for various changes in train traffic and, if necessary, resort to alternative means of transport. It is important for Deutsche Bahn to make these investments in order to make the infrastructure fit for the future and to enable smooth mobility. You can find more information about the construction work and timetables on the websites of Antenne Unna, Deutsche Bahn, and RP Online.

For those who want to stay up to date, there are regular updates on progress and any necessary adjustments to the transport offering.

Read more at Antenna Unna, German railway and RP Online.