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Modernization of the railway line on the right bank of the Rhine
between Troisdorf and Wiesbaden
from July 10 to December 12, 2026
This comprehensive overhaul will thoroughly modernize the infrastructure—for greater comfort, better connections,
and more accessible and attractive stations in Rüdesheim and Assmannshausen.
You can view the construction measures for each station on the interactive map.
Travel During the Lockdown
Replacement Buses - Disruptions to local public transportation will be offset by an efficient replacement service
During the construction period, you’ll still be able to get around the Rheingau:
Replacement bus routes will take you reliably to all destinations between Wiesbaden, Rüdesheim, Mainz, and Koblenz—with frequent service, air conditioning, wheelchair accessibility, and free Wi-Fi. Strollers, walking aids, and folding bicycles can be transported. Bicycles cannot be brought on board. Tickets can be purchased online, at DB Travel Centers, and at DB agencies. Tickets cannot be purchased on the bus.
Rüdesheim – Wiesbaden Express Line: 2x per hour
Rüdesheim – Wiesbaden with “Unterwegsbed...”: 2x per hour
Rüdesheim–Mainz with one transfer, 2 times per hour
Replacement bus routes will take you reliably to all destinations between Wiesbaden, Rüdesheim, Mainz, and Koblenz—with frequent service; Rüdesheim–Mainz with a transfer twice an hour
Please note: Bicycles cannot be transported on the buses
Route Map for Replacement Service
Find out when and where the bus runs
You can already see when and where the bus runs via information sources such as bahn.de, the DB Navigator app, and the regional transit authority apps
A Scenic Drive
When the journey is part of the vacation experience
Take the train along the left bank of the Rhine to Bingen, then take the ferry across to Rüdesheim am Rhein.
This way, you can enjoy views of the vineyards, the Rhine, and the romantic Rhine Valley panorama even as you’re on your way there.
Via Bingen / Bingerbrück Station (Bus 234 or a 30-minute walk along the Rhine to the ferry to Rüdesheim am Rhein)
From Frankfurt Central Station, take the RE 2 to Bingen Central Station (travel time: 1 hour),
From Koblenz Central Station, take the RE 17 or RE 26 to Bingen Central Station (travel time: 39 or 49 min.)
You can easily bring your bicycle on the trains and the ferry.
Traffic Restrictions
Some railroad crossings may be closed
If you are traveling by car, please be aware of traffic restrictions due to closed railroad crossings between Wiesbaden and Lorchhausen:
During the complete closure from July 10 to December 12, several railroad crossings between Wiesbaden and Lorchhausen will be partially or permanently closed. The reason: The signal boxes that control the railroad crossings will be out of service for the duration of the modernization work. As a result, traffic lights and barriers for road traffic cannot be used. In addition, DB is modernizing some railroad crossings and installing new traffic lights and barriers equipped with state-of-the-art safety technology. Furthermore, construction vehicles and logistics trains will continue to use the track throughout the entire closure.
For this reason, DB emphasizes that entering the tracks is strictly prohibited and life-threatening, even during the total closure. Even at open railroad crossings, you must always observe the St. Andrew’s cross, which grants priority to rail traffic.
