Direct route from Neuss to Eindhoven
Maas-Wupper-Express to Connect Düsseldorf and Eindhoven from December 2026
Starting in December 2026, the Maas-Wupper-Express (RE13) rail service will be extended from Düsseldorf to Eindhoven, providing a direct regional express connection between Hamm, Germany, and the Netherlands.
The line will operate as the RE13 Regionalexpress, also known as the Maas-Wupper-Express. This extension is a significant move towards improving cross-border connections between Germany and the Netherlands, linking major cities along the Maas and Wupper rivers.
Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, a 100% subsidiary of DB Regio AG, has won the tender for the Maas-Wupper-Express. With its headquarters in Frankfurt/M, this company is well-equipped to ensure an integrated service under the German regional rail system.
The route will pass through Neuss, Mönchengladbach, and Venlo, offering a daily, hourly, and seamless connection between Düsseldorf and Eindhoven. The Maas-Wupper-Express will cover a total distance of 213.49 km, with most of the route located in Germany and about 40 km in the Netherlands.
To strengthen regional mobility and international rail links in this corridor, the Maas-Wupper-Express is designed to provide improved cross-border connections. In addition to the rail service, there is also a newsletter that focuses on Neuss, a city in Germany. This free newsletter offers in-depth information about social developments, culinary arts, art, and culture in Neuss.
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The Maas-Wupper-Express will connect 24 stations, offering a convenient and efficient travel option for those living in or traveling to these areas. This extension of the RE13 rail service is set to revolutionise regional mobility and international rail links in this corridor, making travel between Germany and the Netherlands easier and more accessible than ever before.
[1] Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH wins tender for Maas-Wupper-Express [2] Maas-Wupper-Express to be operated by DB Regio subsidiary from December 2026 [3] New rail service to connect Düsseldorf and Eindhoven from December 2026
- The operation of the Maas-Wupper-Express, set to connect Düsseldorf and Eindhoven from December 2026, will be undertaken by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, a subsidiary of DB Regio AG.
- With its extension, the Maas-Wupper-Express, a significant move towards improving cross-border connections between Germany and the Netherlands, will be a part of the finance sector's investments in the transportation industry.
