Expansion of the Railway Tracks in Kinzig Valley: On-Track Progress
Railway track extension in the Kinzig valley is proceeding as planned. - Rail construction progressing smoothly in Kinzig Valley
Yo, what's up!
The railroad expansion project between the cities of Hanau and Gelnhausen, spearheaded by the German Railway Company (DB), is rolling along as expected, mate! Following some intense workdays over the Easter holidays, the company asserts that things are progressing positively. The project kicked off on Maundy Thursday with the plan to quadruple the tracks. The Kinzig Valley line will be closed until May 2nd, 5:00 AM, which could impact trains and rail passengers.
Gear up, 'cause this tracks expansion project will cover the RE 50 and RB 51 of the Kinzig Valley Railway. During the closure, the DB has set up a shuttle bus service as a backup.
Detours and lengthy vibes for long-distance traffic
Long-haul connections on the blocked line can still be used by rail passengers, as trains will be rerouted around the construction site. However, that means longer journeys and some stops won't be served. Several major routes such as Frankfurt-Cassel-Berlin, Frankfurt-Hamburg, and Frankfurt-Erfurt-Berlin/Dresden will feel the effects.
According to the DB, the closure is due to multiple reasons:- Work on overhead lines and earth and superstructure in Gelnhausen and Niedermittlau.- Upgrading the Fulda station to make it wheelchair-accessible.
Upon completion of the railway project, passenger and freight trains will run more smoothly on separate tracks, according to the DB.
Mind the Gap!
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- Maundy Thursday
- Berlin
- The German Railway Company (DB) is progressing with the quadrupling of tracks on the railway expansion project between Hanau and Gelnhaus, which began on Maundy Thursday.
- The Kinzig Valley line will be closed until May 2nd, 5:00 AM, and this closure may impact trains and rail passengers, including those using long-haul connections on the blocked line like Frankfurt-Cassel-Berlin, Frankfurt-Hamburg, and Frankfurt-Erfurt-Berlin/Dresden.
- The DB has set up a shuttle bus service as a backup during the closure, and plans to upgrade the Fulda station to make it wheelchair-accessible.
- Upon completion of the railway project, both passenger and freight trains will run more smoothly on separate tracks.
- The closure of the Kinzig Valley railway is due to multiple reasons, including work on overhead lines, earth and superstructure in Gelnhausen and Niedermittlau.