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Deutsche Bahn Sets Stage for Revolutionary Riedbahn Revamp

Deutsche Bahn Sets Stage for Revolutionary Riedbahn Revamp
photo: Deutsche Bahn AG / Public domain/Riedbahn overhaul
20 / 02 / 2024

Deutsche Bahn (DB) and its construction partners are gearing up for a monumental overhaul of the Riedbahn railway line, stretching between Frankfurt/Main and Mannheim, slated to commence on July 15.

Preparations have been meticulously planned, with a successful trial in January affirming the project's ambitious scope. This initiative aims to rejuvenate the infrastructure and stations along this vital route within five months. The January dry run streamlined long-distance and regional transport services across the Rhine-Main and Rhine-Neckar areas and demonstrated the efficacy of freight rerouting and the reliability of a 150-bus replacement service for regional commuters, ensuring minimal disruption to daily travel.

Uli Planz / Deutsche Bahn AG

DB is adopting an innovative construction strategy for Riedbahn's general refurbishment, opting for a concentrated effort over a prolonged, piecemeal approach. Berthold Huber, a DB's Board for Infrastructure member, emphasized the transformation this project brings to traditional railway construction processes. "This will create as much capacity and punctuality as is technically possible," said Huber. Meanwhile, Evelyn Palla, DB's Regional Transport Board member, highlighted their commitment to maintaining public loyalty to eco-friendly transport by setting a new benchmark for replacement services during construction closures. 

With a successful test phase behind them, DB is refining its strategies to include contingencies for unexpected challenges, ensuring a seamless transition upon completion. The reconstruction efforts in January mirror the anticipated workload for the summer, laying a foundation for the extensive modernization planned. 

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