Locking at Cologne Central Station: ICE Sprinter until May 19th!
Locking at Cologne Central Station: ICE Sprinter until May 19th!
Kölner Hauptbahnhof, 50667 Köln, Deutschland - At Cologne Central Station, a two and a half week of train traffic will come into force from May 19. This measure was necessary to put a new electronic signal box into operation, which should modernize the signal and safety infrastructure. According to Tagesspiegel the closure will take until Monday, May 19th.
During this time, the ICE sprinter trains on the important Bonn-Köln-Berlin route will not drive. The railway line on the left side of the Rhine from Cologne to Bonn and Koblenz will also be impossible during the closure. Furthermore, the connections between Cologne and Aachen and between Cologne and Euskirchen are also affected, which for many commuters and travelers entails considerable restrictions.effects on travel
The Cologne main station is the most visited train station in North Rhine-Westphalia with around 180,000 travelers per day and plays a central role in German rail traffic. Cologne has the highest commuter quota in NRW, and the temporary closings will present many commuters with challenges. The Süddeutsche Zeitung expected consequences.
The decision to commission the new signal box is part of a larger project to improve security standards and efficiency in rail traffic. Ultimately, this measure should contribute to an improved traveler structure and shorter travel times in the long term.
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| Ort | Kölner Hauptbahnhof, 50667 Köln, Deutschland |
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