Closure of the Kurt Schumacher Bridge between Mannheim and Ludwigshafen
Due to structural damage at the northern bridge approach of the Kurt Schumacher Bridge, the bridge will be closed to all road traffic in both directions from 5 August.
Due to structural damage at the northern bridge approach of the Kurt Schumacher Bridge, the bridge will be closed to all road traffic in both directions from 5 August.
Water levels at all monitored gauges are currently at a critical level.
Please note the following low-water surcharges until further notice.
At present, average waiting times for the handling of our barges in the seaports are:
Antwerp: 58 hours
Rotterdam: 58 hours
At present, average waiting times for the handling of our barges in the seaports are:
Antwerp: 76 hours
Rotterdam: 86 hours
Starting on 10 July 2026, DB InfraGO will carry out a comprehensive major renovation of the right bank Rhine railway line between Troisdorf and Wiesbaden. To carry out the construction works, the line will be completely closed to rail traffic in both directions until mid-December 2026. The measures are part of an extensive infrastructure programme aimed at the long-term modernisation and stabilisation of one of Europe’s most important rail corridors.