Riedbahn Reopens After Renovation, Initial Technical Issues Persist

The German railway operator reports satisfaction with the relaunch of the Frankfurt-Mannheim route, despite minor disruptions expected during the early operational phase.

• The Riedbahn, a key rail corridor between Frankfurt and Mannheim, reopened on December 24, 2024, following a five-month closure for extensive modernization work.
• Initial disruptions, including signal box issues and cable defects, have been reported but are described as normal for a project of this scale.
• The rail operator is addressing these technical 'teething problems' during full-capacity operations and expects them to be resolved in the coming weeks.
• Upgrades include the replacement of aging infrastructure and the introduction of the European Train Control System (ETCS) for improved digital train management.
• Once fully operational, trains will resume speeds of up to 200 km/h on the route, compared to the current 160 km/h limit.

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