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Train traffic between Gerolstein and Cologne: A milestone after the disaster!
From June 16, 2025, trains will run from Gerolstein to Cologne again. An important step in the reconstruction after the storm disaster.
Train traffic between Gerolstein and Cologne: A milestone after the disaster!
From June 16, 2025, non-stop trains will run again on the Eifel route between Gerolstein and Cologne. This represents a significant step in the reconstruction of the railway infrastructure, which was severely damaged after the devastating storm disaster in the summer of 2021. Thorsten Müller, association director of the SPNV-Nord, underlined the importance of this resumption of rail traffic during a press event in Gerolstein, which was also attended by Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder and other officials. The progress of the construction work will be important for travelers during this phase.
Achim Hallerbach, the head of the SPNV association, emphasized the importance of the return of the trains and the electrification of the route. The comprehensive reconstruction is expected to be completed during 2025, with electrification work taking particular priority. Rail replacement transport (SEV) will be necessary during the construction work. The restored train connection is expected to last until October 13, 2025, with a new connection between Trier and Cologne Messe/Deutz also being offered from October 1 to 13, 2025.
Timetable overview and construction work
The timetable overview for the coming months is as follows:
- 16. Juni bis 24. August 2025: SEV Trier – Gerolstein, Zugverkehr Gerolstein – Köln Messe/Deutz.
- 24. August bis 30. September 2025: Zugverkehr montags bis freitags Trier – Philippsheim, SEV Philippsheim – Gerolstein, Zugverkehr Gerolstein – Köln Messe/Deutz.
- 1. bis 13. Oktober 2025: Zugverkehr Trier – Köln Messe/Deutz.
- 14. Oktober 2025 bis 29. März 2026: Zugverkehr Trier – Gerolstein, SEV Gerolstein – Kall, Zugverkehr Kall – Köln Messe/Deutz.
Travelers are recommended to use the electronic travel information from DB and transport associations to obtain up-to-date information. Restoring train traffic is a fundamental goal, especially after extensive damage to the railway infrastructure in Rhineland-Palatinate and North Rhine-Westphalia was discovered. In total, around 600 kilometers of tracks, 180 level crossings and 100 train stations had to be rebuilt Eifel route reported.
Climate protection and modern technology
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is in close contact with the federal government, states and municipalities in order to repair the Eifel line from Hürth-Kalscheuren to Trier-Ehrang. A central concern is the climate-resilient restoration of infrastructure. For example, slimmer bridges without central pillars, flood-resistant railway embankments and modern culverts are being planned. Where possible, the new signal boxes will be built at higher locations. In addition, the Eifel route will be equipped with modern control and safety technology as well as an electrification system in order to further increase the efficiency of rail transport.
Overall, the progress on the Eifel route shows the need to both stabilize rail traffic and integrate future-proof measures to better prepare the region for possible future weather extremes. Locomotive Report reports on this symbolic milestone and the measures to restore rail transport in the region.