Construction work to disrupt rail traffic in southern Hesse

Train travelers in southern Hesse will face longer journey times in July due to significant construction work impacting regional and S-Bahn services. Deutsche Bahn has announced that bus replacement services will be implemented to mitigate the disruptions.

The primary causes for the service interruptions are construction on a railway bridge in Bensheim and track work in Bürstadt, located in the Bergstraße district. These works will lead to train cancellations on key lines, including the RE60 between Bensheim-Auerbach and Mannheim Hbf, the RB63 between Lorsch and Bensheim, and the RB68 between Bensheim-Auerbach and Heppenheim.

The S-Bahn line S5 will also be affected, with services between Heppenheim and Bensheim being replaced by buses. Deutsche Bahn has advised passengers to plan for additional travel time during this period. The restrictions are scheduled to be in effect from July 10, starting at 9 p.m., until July 22, ending at 9 p.m.

In addition to regional services, long-distance trains will also experience rerouting. From the start of the construction work until July 20 at 5 a.m., trains traveling between Frankfurt and Heidelberg will be diverted via Mannheim. Passengers are encouraged to check Deutsche Bahn's official channels for the most up-to-date information regarding schedules and alternative travel arrangements.