Traveling by train can be fun – if everything goes according to plan. But there can also be problems. Delayed trains are possible, for example, when construction sites cause restrictions in the Deutsche Bahn network. We’ll show you where to expect problems in the coming weeks.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1-Major construction sites at Deutsche Bahn in 2023
2-Construction sites and disruptions in Baden-Württemberg
3-Construction sites and disruptions in Bavaria
4-Construction sites and disruptions in Berlin & Brandenburg
5-Construction sites and disturbances in Bremen
6-Construction sites and disruptions in Hesse
7-Construction sites and disturbances in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
8-thConstruction sites and disturbances in North Rhine-Westphalia
9-Construction sites and disturbances in Lower Saxony
10-Construction sites and disturbances in Rhineland-Palatinate
11-Construction sites and disturbances in Saxony-Anhalt
12-Compensation for long delays
When there is construction work on the Deutsche Bahn rail network or another disruption slows down traffic, it can really get on the nerves of travelers. Be it a construction site, a switch fault, overhead line damage, a broken-down train or an emergency doctor on the track – there are many possibilities why the railway can no longer continue as planned. At this point we will inform you about current construction projects in the Deutsche Bahn network, which you should know, especially as a commuter.
MAJOR CONSTRUCTION SITES AT DEUTSCHE BAHN IN 2023
Deutsche Bahn will invest a lot of money in the coming years to keep its partially dilapidated route network in good shape. Between 2020 and 2030, a record sum of 86 billion euros will go into maintaining and modernizing the existing rail network; 62 billion euros come from the federal government, 24 billion euros from the railways themselves. Of course, much of this cannot happen without disruption to rail traffic. Wherever work is being done on open routes, trains have to slow down or take a detour. The result: delays and equally annoyed customers.
That’s why Deutsche Bahn has set itself the task of providing extensive information about upcoming major construction sites . Many construction projects are on Deutsche Bahn’s agenda for the coming months. We will show you the details here – including current disruptions. If you know other major construction sites yourself, don’t hesitate to give us a short tip .
CONSTRUCTION SITES AND DISRUPTIONS IN BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG
- Gäubahn & Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof: June 3 to October 27, 2023 – route extension
CONSTRUCTION SITES AND DISRUPTIONS IN BAVARIA
- Erfurt – Nuremberg: January 10 to March 31, 2023 – route expansion
- Nuremberg – Würzburg: May 27 to September 11, 2023 – overhead line work
CONSTRUCTION SITES AND DISRUPTIONS IN BERLIN & BRANDENBURG
- Berlin – Stralsund: January 7th to January 22nd, 2023 – work on level crossings
- Berlin – Dresden: April 22 to November 10, 2023 – route expansion
CONSTRUCTION SITES AND DISTURBANCES IN BREMEN
- Bremen junction: March 12 to May 14, 2023 / June 19 to August 25, 2023 / September 1 to October 9, 2023 – new bridge construction
CONSTRUCTION SITES AND DISRUPTIONS IN HESSE
- Frankfurt – Mannheim: January 6 to February 10, 2023 – construction work
- Frankfurt node: January 9th to 29th – construction works
- Kassel – Fulda: April 1 to December 9, 2023 – route renovation
CONSTRUCTION SITES AND DISTURBANCES IN MECKLENBURG-WESTERN POMERANIA
- Rostock – Stralsund: March 4 to April 15, 2023 – track work
CONSTRUCTION SITES AND DISTURBANCES IN NORTH RHINE-WESTPHALIA
- Cologne – Koblenz: January 6 (4 p.m.) to February 10 (10 p.m.) – construction work
CONSTRUCTION SITES AND DISTURBANCES IN LOWER SAXONY
- Braunschweig – Wolfsburg: June 16 to August 24, 2023 – route extension
- Rheine – Osnabrück: June 23 to August 5, 2023 – track modernization
CONSTRUCTION SITES AND DISTURBANCES IN RHINELAND-PALATINATE
- currently no long-term planned construction sites
CONSTRUCTION SITES AND DISTURBANCES IN SAXONY-ANHALT
- Magdeburg – Halle: August 20 to October 6, 2023 – modernization of track systems
The above list only shows major construction work in the Deutsche Bahn network. But there may also be smaller construction sites. And precisely when a defect in the track network is detected at short notice. Here you have to expect short-term restrictions and disruptions. If you are a commuter, you should therefore also be familiar with the Deutsche Bahn construction site app . It informs you daily about forthcoming construction work.
COMPENSATION FOR LONG DELAYS
Delays are generally unavoidable when construction takes place on the rails. However, you are still entitled to compensation if your train is too late. If you arrive at your destination station at least 60 minutes (1 hour) late, you will receive compensation amounting to 25 percent of the fare paid for the single journey. With at least 120 minutes (2 hours) you are even entitled to compensation of 50 percent of the fare paid for the single journey.
If you are traveling with a season ticket on long-distance transport, you will be reimbursed a flat rate of 5 euros (2nd class) or 7.50 euros (1st class) for delays of 60 minutes or more. With the BahnCard 100 you get a flat rate of 10 euros (2nd class) or 15 euros (1st class).
Important: In future there will no longer be any compensation if a train is canceled or severely delayed due to a storm. This goes back to a reform of passenger rights decided by the European Parliament. Rail companies in Europe no longer have to pay compensation if they are not responsible for the cause of the delay. According to the definition, this applies to extreme weather conditions, major natural disasters or major health crises such as pandemics. Strikes, on the other hand, are not included.
