Zugchaos between Luxembourg and Bettembourg: buses instead of rails!
Zugchaos between Luxembourg and Bettembourg: buses instead of rails!
In the next two months, commuters between Luxembourg and Bettembourg first have to reschedule. From today, July 13, 2025, until September 14th, the entire train traffic will be set on this important connection in order to carry out urgently needed construction work. This interruption particularly affects the cross-border commuters and the residents of Esch-sur-alzette, which rely on the daily train connection in order to commute to work and back. The infrastructure expansion should better combine the trains in the future with the French rail network, but currently offers some challenges, because even in recent years there have been always interruptions in the summer months, as already 2022 and 2024, reports rtl " Luxembourg .
The construction work focuses on the new cloakline that arises between Luxembourg and Bettembourg. Here around 500 meters of existing tracks are laid so that the new line can cross the old. The commissioning of this new connection is planned by 2026. There are also measures to improve noise protection, including the installation of 150 meters of noise protection walls in order to relieve residents from the inconvenience of the construction work, such as Lessentiel reported.
replacement buses and travel instructions
However, there is an alternative for the travelers concerned: Replacement buses are offered between the bus station in Luxembourg-Stadt and Bettembourg in a five-minute cycle during rush hours. The buses run every 15 minutes in less strong times. Travelers can then switch directly to the usual train connections towards France or to Esch-Sur-Alzette and Rodange. The CFL (CFL - Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois) recommends that you expect an additional travel time of 25 to 45 minutes, as the buses towards Bettembourg also use short detours via the A3 motorway. On the way back to Luxembourg, however, the A3 will not be used due to potential traffic problems, as can be seen from the information from rtl luxembourgThere is also special attention to the TGV travelers who are supported by special bus connections from and to Bettembourg and Thionville. These measures are intended to ensure that despite the railway -side restrictions, a seamless travel experience is guaranteed.
additional construction projects and renovations
The construction work is part of a larger investment program that aims to improve the train connections in the Luxembourg area and beyond. All over Germany, there are also numerous states on the list for a general renovation, as reported by the railway website Bahndampf.de . From August 2025, for example, the route between Berlin and Hamburg is all about extensive renovation work, which will last until April 2026. The aim of these renovations is to secure the performance and reliability of the railway lines in the long term. The route between Mannheim and Dortmund as well as various other connections are also affected.
In summary, it can be seen that the directly affected commuters have to accept an increased travel time during this conversion phase. With the planned replacement bus connections, however, those responsible hope to keep the inconvenience as low as possible and to create a smooth transition to the new traffic structure. Summer will also be for many users of the railway at a time of upheaval.| Details | |
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