Deutsche Bahn announces rail disruptions between Frankfurt and Wiesbaden

Deutsche Bahn has announced significant disruptions to rail services between Frankfurt and Wiesbaden due to construction work. The closures affect the section between Mainz-Kostheim and Frankfurt-Höchst to facilitate the installation of a new electronic interlocking system in Flörsheim.

Initial closures begin on the evening of October 16 and last until October 24. Following a period of nightly closures, a full closure is scheduled from October 29 until November 21.

Key service impacts include:

• The RB10 Rheingau line will be diverted via Rüsselsheim between Mainz-Kastel and Frankfurt Hbf, with some hourly services cancelled between Wiesbaden and Frankfurt. • RE4 and RE14 lines will face partial cancellations between Frankfurt Hbf and Mainz Hbf or Worms Hbf. • S1 S-Bahn services will skip stops between Frankfurt-Höchst and Wiesbaden Hbf. Replacement bus services (S1E and S1X) will be provided to assist passengers.