Construction work causes delays on RB26 - Weekend rail disruptions hit Cologne's key stations on February 17–18
Construction work will disrupt services on the Middle Rhine Railway (RB26) this weekend. Some late-night and early-morning trains will skip stops at Cologne/Bonn Airport and Cologne Messe/Deutz between February 17 and 18. Passengers have been urged to plan ahead and check updated schedules.
The changes will affect selected RB26 services during the night of February 17 and the early hours of February 18. Trains arriving from Bonn will terminate at Cologne Messe/Deutz instead of continuing to their usual destinations. The exact number of disrupted services has not been confirmed, but officials have warned of potential delays.
Passengers travelling to Cologne/Bonn Airport or Cologne Messe/Deutz are advised to verify their train's schedule before departure. Alternative public transport options, such as buses or trams, may be required for parts of the journey. Rail operators have recommended allowing extra travel time to avoid missing connections.
The disruption is part of planned maintenance work on the line. No further details on the nature of the construction have been provided at this stage.
The temporary changes mean some RB26 services will not stop at two key Cologne stations. Travellers should monitor live updates and consider alternative routes where needed. Normal service is expected to resume after the early hours of February 18.
