Construction work at Deutsche Bahn: replacement traffic on RB 11 from January!

Construction work at Deutsche Bahn: replacement traffic on RB 11 from January!

December 31, 2025 brings fresh news for travelers in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Deutsche Bahn is planning extensive construction measures that will come into force from January 16, 2026, 10:45 p.m. This particularly affects the regional train line RB 11, where there will be a replacement service between Rostock main station and Ticino. Anyone who has calculated the return journey by train should be prepared for changes. The plan is for train RB 13414, which normally arrives in Ticino at 11:41 p.m., to be replaced by a bus.

The traffic situation becomes a bit tricky for travelers because the alternative transport stops are not always located directly at the train stations. In addition, the transport of bicycles, wheelchairs and strollers on the buses is restricted. Here the bus staff decides on a case-by-case basis whether there is space to take bicycles with you. Now it's important to keep an eye on the planned travel times, because the departure times of the replacement service may differ from the usual times. Details about the replacement service should be available in the DB Regio traffic information as soon as possible [news.de].

Current traffic reports for December 30, 2025

• Frankfurt – Wiesbaden: Haltausfälle durch Reparaturarbeiten.
• Dortmund – Hamm: Technische Defekte; Verspätungen bis 20 Minuten.
• Berlin – Warschau: Erhöhtes Reiseaufkommen.
• Hamburg – Kopenhagen: Wartungsarbeiten und Ersatzverkehr.

Passenger rights and compensation

And if it does take longer? There are clear regulations for passenger rights in the event of delays! If there is a delay of 60 minutes at the destination, travelers can look forward to a refund of 25% of the ticket price. For more than 120 minutes it is even 50%. This ensures that delays do not become a financial burden. And there is also compensation for season ticket holders, which can vary depending on the delay. To ensure that everything runs smoothly, requests for refunds can also be submitted directly via the DB Travel Center or the Passenger Rights Service Center, as bahndampf.de describes.

Before the big turn of the year, careful travel planning is required. Whether there is a replacement service or a delay – if you are well prepared, you can take the train journey in a relaxed manner. So, smart and cheerful into the new year!