Work on the Rotterdam - Basel corridor

On April 8, 2022, work will start in Germany on the 'straight Rheinstrecke' between Cologne and Koblenz. These partly consist of a total closure of the track section, alternating with train traffic over one track. The work is planned until April 15.

Work will also start on April 8, 2022 on the 'Rheintalstrecke', which leads from Mannheim to Basel (Ch). Here too, the work consists of a combination of a total closure of the track section, alternating with train traffic on one track. The work is planned until April 25.

The aforementioned work coincides with work on the Emmerich – Oberhausen section. Train traffic to and from Germany partly uses other border crossings. The work will run until Friday 22 April and consist of a total closure of the track section, alternating with train traffic on one track. The work is part of the construction of the so-called 'third track' in Germany. A planning overview of the work can be viewed here.

Third track Germany

A good infrastructure for rail freight transport is important for the economic development of the Netherlands. The number of trains using the Betuweroute has grown in recent years and is expected to increase further. For example through the new terminals on Maasvlakte 2. In order to manage the expected increase in the right direction, more capacity is needed at the border in Zevenaar and in Germany. The construction of the third track will enable railway undertakings to deploy more freight trains in the future on the European freight transport corridors, such as between Rotterdam and Genoa. More information about this extensive infrastructure project can be found at: DB Netz AG (emmerich-oberhausen.de)