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Important railway line in North Rhine-Westphalia: nine weeks closed for commuters!
From June 28, 2025, the railway line between Oberhausen and Emmerich will be closed for nine weeks in order to carry out important construction work. Commuters have to prepare for diversions and replacement buses.
Important railway line in North Rhine-Westphalia: nine weeks closed for commuters!
From Friday evening at 9 p.m. the time has come: the important railway line between Oberhausen and Emmerich will be closed for nine weeks. This step is part of extensive construction work that is scheduled to last until August 25th. The measures include the renewal of tracks, the renovation of bridges, the installation of new switches and the construction of a noise barrier in the area of Dinslaken train station, reports Bild.de.
The temporary full closure has a significant impact on rail traffic in the region. ICE trains on the connection from the Rhineland to the Netherlands are being rerouted, resulting in longer journey times. Local transport commuters must prepare for diversions and rail replacement buses on lines RE5, RE8, RE13, RE19 and RE49. Local businesses are also being forced to switch to trucks as freight trains cannot operate during the lockdown.
A year full of construction work
The year 2025 is considered a key turning point for railway renovation in North Rhine-Westphalia. Planned construction projects aim to correct existing deficiencies and expand capacities, such as the platform Local transport NRW mentioned. Travelers are encouraged to check regularly for timetables and possible alternatives.
For commuters, this also means being more flexible: cycling or working from home could be attractive alternatives during this time. Station access to a more reliable rail network remains in place, despite the inconveniences associated with limited services.
Planned closure breaks and construction progress
The construction work is not just limited to the summer. Loud Emmerich Oberhausen Almost monthly lockdown breaks are planned for 2025, especially on weekends and holidays. Although these measures are intended to minimize restrictions, passengers must still be prepared for the following closures:
- Totalsperrung der gesamten Strecke: 18.01.2025 bis 19.01.2025
- Eingleisige Sperrung zwischen Voerde-Friedrichsfeld und Wesel: 20.01.2025 bis 21.02.2025
- Totalsperrung der gesamten Strecke: 22.02.2025 bis 02.03.2025
- Eingleisige Sperrung zwischen Voerde-Friedrichsfeld und Wesel: 03.03.2025 bis 11.04.2025
- Totalsperrung der gesamten Strecke: 12.04.2025 bis 27.04.2025
- Eingleisige Sperrung: 28.04.2025 bis 09.05.2025
- … und viele weitere Sperrpausen bis zum Jahresende.
Until the construction work is completed, the hope for improved mobility remains. The dismantling and subsequent renewal of the infrastructure should not only make traveling easier, but also take into account the increasing need for mobility.
Looking to the future, the year 2025 is described as a year of change in rail transport. Despite the changes, many commuters are hoping for positive changes and a more modern, efficient rail service.