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Deutsche Bahn’s Rüsselsheim Rail Shutdown Draws Criticism Over Poor Timing and Communication

The three-week suspension of S-Bahn lines 8 and 9 disrupts travel for major events in Mainz and Frankfurt, with authorities and passenger groups condemning the lack of coordination.

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Overview

  • S-Bahn lines 8 and 9 between Wiesbaden and Kelsterbach are suspended from May 3 to May 23 for switch renewal at Rüsselsheim station, with replacement buses provided.
  • The shutdown coincides with the Gutenberg half-marathon and Bundesliga derby between FSV Mainz 05 and Eintracht Frankfurt, complicating travel for thousands of participants and fans.
  • Rheinland-Palatinate Mobility Minister Katrin Eder criticized Deutsche Bahn’s last-minute announcement, calling it 'intolerable' and highlighting the lack of options for local authorities to mitigate the impact.
  • Passenger groups from the Regionalgruppe Rheinhessen condemned the poor coordination, noting that overlapping rail projects have left Mainz isolated on multiple routes.
  • Deutsche Bahn has urged travelers to plan ahead and announced special trains for football fans traveling to and from Frankfurt on match day.