Overview

• The Riedbahn, a key rail corridor between Frankfurt and Mannheim, underwent a five-month closure for extensive modernization and upgrades.
• Train services will resume on December 15, but initial operations will only accommodate 95% of passengers due to ongoing restrictions on certain regional lines.
• Regional rail lines RB 62 and RB 63 will remain out of service until December 24, with bus replacements continuing in the interim.
• Full restoration of all passenger and freight services, including S-Bahn lines, is scheduled for January 13, 2025, according to Deutsche Bahn.
• The Riedbahn project is part of a broader plan to overhaul 41 heavily used rail corridors, aiming to enhance reliability and modernize Germany's rail infrastructure.