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Train Disruptions in Düsseldorf-Duisburg Corridor Following Medical Emergency

Replacement buses and reroutes implemented as high track utilization prolongs delays across regional and long-distance services.

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Overview

  • A medical emergency at 3:30 AM on May 15 disrupted rail services between Düsseldorf and Duisburg.
  • Replacement buses have been operating between Duisburg-Großenbaum and Düsseldorf Airport since 6 AM.
  • Long-distance trains are being diverted around the affected section, while regional lines face delays and cancellations.
  • Impacted regional lines include RE 2, RE 3, RE 6, RE 19, RB 31, and S 1, with adjustments such as skipped stops and partial service suspensions.
  • Zuginfo.NRW indicates train operations may resume soon, but congestion on the network is expected to cause continued delays and reroutes.