Overview

• Punctuality for regional trains on the Riedbahn has increased by 20 percentage points, with long-distance delays reduced by one-third compared to last year.
• Infrastructure-related disruptions have decreased by 27%, and daily train operations have risen from 329 to 345.
• Capacity constraints persist due to the shared use of the line by regional, long-distance, and freight trains, limiting further expansion of regional services.
• Pending approvals prevent ICE trains north of Biblis from operating at full speed, and staff shortages, including signal box personnel, continue to cause disruptions.
• The completion of the new Frankfurt-Mannheim line is expected to alleviate capacity issues by separating traffic types, allowing smoother operations on the Riedbahn.