Overview

• Deutsche Bahn concluded planned construction on the Rheintalbahn at 23:15 on Sunday, restoring full train service between Karlsruhe and Basel.
• The Easter-period closure enabled significant upgrades, including track and switch renewals and progress on the line's four-track expansion project.
• Over 100 daily replacement buses and additional regional trains were deployed to mitigate disruptions during the closure, with mixed feedback from passengers.
• The Rheintalbahn, a 200 km route vital to European north-south rail traffic, is undergoing a multi-billion-euro modernization to improve capacity and speed.
• Pro Bahn, a passenger advocacy group, praised the bus services but criticized overcrowding on regional trains during the closure.