Zugchaos on the winning valley line: signal box loss in Eitorf!

Zugchaos on the winning valley line: signal box loss in Eitorf!

On the evening of April 23, 2025, there were considerable disorders in train traffic on the winning valley route. According to KStA.de , the failure of a signal box in Eitorf was at around 7.30 p.m., which led to delays and partial failures. Passengers of the affected lines RE9, S12 and S19 had to prepare for inconvenience, as the trains stopped at the next train station and were waiting for further instructions.

The Deutsche Bahn Regio stated that it was unclear when the disorder could be remedied and the train traffic would return normally. Travelers are urgently asked to check the current situation before their journey, since changes in the timetable are possible.

causes and effects of disorders

Disruptions in German rail traffic are unfortunately not uncommon. According to stoversungen-bahnverkehr.de , frequent causes have fallen trees, damage to vehicles and problems with overhead lines. These disorders often lead to closures and diversions in the route network, which makes travel planning considerably more difficult for rail travelers.

The "Faults in rail traffic" initiative offers support and current information on route closures and disabilities. She works independently and on a voluntary basis to give travelers a comprehensive overview of the situation in rail traffic.

The affected passengers are currently required to regularly find out about the developments. In addition, it should be borne in mind that Deutsche Bahn may continue to be confronted with further disorders that are caused by various factors. Travelers in the region should therefore always be prepared for changes in the timetable.