Overview

• The Mannheim-Stuttgart rail line will be closed starting at midnight on April 16 for seven weeks due to essential maintenance on the Freudensteintunnel near Knittlingen.
• The tunnel's structural issues stem from water-induced expansion in anhydrite-rich rock, necessitating safety measures like wire netting on the tunnel ceiling over a 1,000-meter stretch.
• Passengers and freight services on the Mannheim-Stuttgart corridor will face delays of up to 40 minutes, rerouted trains, and some cancellations during this period.
• In the Ruhrgebiet, rail lines around Schwerte, Unna, and Dortmund will undergo a four-week closure starting April 25 to accommodate infrastructure upgrades near an autobahn bridge.
• Replacement bus services and adjusted schedules will be implemented for affected regional and long-distance routes in the Ruhrgebiet, including the suspension of some ICE and regional train lines.