Replacement buses on line RS 4: Commuters have to reschedule by December!

Replacement buses on line RS 4: Commuters have to reschedule by December!

Commuters on the popular RS 4 line currently have to be patient: replacement buses will be available for the route between Delmenhorst and Bremen until Friday, December 12th. The reason for this change? Intensive construction work by Deutsche Bahn between Bremen and Hude, which includes extensive track renewal as well as the work on level crossings and switches. Again Weser courier reported, the replacement buses stop in Delmenhorst every day at 6:03 a.m. and run every hour until 3:03 p.m. However, bicycles cannot be taken along. An overview of the replacement timetable can be found on the websites of nordwestbahn.de, bahn.de and fahrplaner.de.

But the construction work is only part of a much more extensive renovation program that Deutsche Bahn plans to carry out until 2036. There will be numerous large construction sites and route closures across Germany. By 2030, over 40 important routes across Germany will be affected ADAC reported. A particular focus here is on the Hamburg-Berlin commuter route, which will be completely closed until April 30, 2026. Further major construction sites have been announced for the Hamm-Hannover, Berlin and Hamburg-Schwerin routes.

A new path into the future of rail

As part of the restructuring, the board of Deutsche Bahn AG presented an overall program that is intended to restore the railway's structural performance by 2027. This program includes not only the modernization of the rail network, but also improvements in rail operations and the overall profitability of the company. How German railway The project aims to increase punctuality in long-distance transport to 75 to 80% by 2027 and reduce infrastructure-related delays by 20%. A modernization of 100 train stations per year is also part of the plans.

Another point that will affect commuters and travelers is the planned travel time extensions in the coming years. The extensive construction work between major cities such as Hamburg, Berlin and Munich can have a significant impact on travel times. Travelers must expect diversions on connections between Freiburg and Basel from November 14th to December 7th. The route between Munich and Salzburg will also be affected by reduced long-distance trains from November 19th to 30th.

Get information early for a stress-free everyday life

In view of these extensive construction projects, transport companies and Deutsche Bahn recommend finding out about changes to the timetable at an early stage. Whether via the website or the corresponding apps – commuters should familiarize themselves with the new conditions now to avoid unpleasant surprises. After all, especially in the hectic run-up to Christmas, it is important that everything runs smoothly.

So stay up to date and know the changes! Deutsche Bahn is aiming for a major turnaround in rail transport, and despite all the challenges during this transition period, the effort could ultimately be worth it. It remains to be seen whether the new measures will help make rail more attractive as a mode of transport - but the course has been set.