It's that time again: Due to the installation of the new electronic signal box (ESTW), once again the S-Bahn tunnel in Frankfurt has to be closed. This time, however, only for a few days for important testing and acceptance runs. From Thursday, May 10, 1 a.m., until Monday, May 14, 4 a.m., the tunnel will therefore be closed once again.
What this means should be familiar to most commuters: The S-Bahn lines S1 to S6 as well as the S8 and S9 will not run through Frankfurt city center during the closure. To ensure that all passengers still get to their destination quickly and comfortably, the timetable service in Frankfurt will be extended on many lines.
In addition - and this is a real alternative when the weather is nice - around 2700 rental bikes from Call a Bike are waiting at more than 300 stations for anyone who wants to get around the closure in a sporty way. During the S-Bahn tunnel closure, the first 30 minutes of each ride are free of charge. For new customers, simply sign up for the basic rate via the Call a Bike app or at <link http: www.callabike.de _blank>
and save the annual fee during the closure.In addition, RMV and DB are reinforcing the service staff on site: 17 passenger guidance teams will be on standby at busy stops during the closure to help passengers directly on the spot.
RMV tickets can be used on the ICE and IC trains between Hanau and Frankfurt if the regular ticket is valid for the route. Likewise, DB tickets can be used to travel on Frankfurt city transport if the ticket entitles you to travel through the S-Bahn tunnel. To get from Offenbach to the airport quickly, there is a bus from Offenbach-Ost to Terminal 1 every 30 minutes. The most important connection between Offenbach and Frankfurt is the S1 from Offenbach-Ost via Frankfurt-Süd. Another fast connection is the replacement bus between Mühlberg as well as Offenbach-Kaiserlei and Frankfurt-Süd.
All details about the replacement traffic, reports and videos around the construction site can be found on <link http: www.sbahnbaustelle.de _blank>
on the Internet. All timetable changes are also incorporated at <link http: www.rmv.de>.The changes in detail:
S-Bahn line S1
The S1 usually runs every half hour on the sections Wiesbaden - Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (low) (from 5 am to 10 pm) or. Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (high) (from 10 pm to 5 am). From Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (high), the line travels via Frankfurt Süd to Offenbach Ost and from there the regular route to Ober-Roden. In the direction of Ober-Roden, the S1 also stops at Offenbach Hauptbahnhof. In the opposite direction, i.e. in the direction of Frankfurt, there is unfortunately no stop possible there. Partial trips from both directions also start/end at Frankfurt Süd.
From/to the main station, there are then regional trains that you can change to. In Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof, a change is required between the S1 commuter service from/in the direction of Wiesbaden in the Tiefbahnhof and the S1 commuter service from the tracks above ground.
There will also be cancellations between Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof and Offenbach Ost on some nights between 10 and 22 May due to track renewal. A replacement bus service will be provided.
S-Bahn line S2
During the closure, the S2 will run every half hour on the sections Niedernhausen - Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (low) (from 5 am to 10 pm) or. Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (high) (from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.) and between Dietzenbach and Frankfurt - Mühlberg (from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.). From 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., the S2 from Dietzenbach already ends in Offenbach - Kaiserlei. In Mühlberg and Kaiserlei, there is a connection to a replacement bus at the respective times, which is on its way to Frankfurt Südbahnhof. From Mühlberg, tram lines also run to Frankfurt city center
Additional trains run on Friday from 6 to 9 am and 3 to 7 pm on the Niedernhausen - Frankfurt-Griesheim section, as well as from 6 to 9 am and 4 to 7 pm between Dietzenbach and Offenbach Hauptbahnhof. Of these trips, there is a connection to the S1 in Offenbach-Bieber for the onward journey to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof.
S-Bahn lines S3 and S4
The S3 runs every half hour on the Bad Soden - Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (low) (from 5 am to 10 pm) or Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (high) (from 10 pm to 5 am) section. Coming from Darmstadt, the S3 ends at Frankfurt Süd during the tunnel closure, from where passengers can take the S1 as well as regional services to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof.
The S4 runs every 30 minutes on the Kronberg - Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (low) (from 5am to 10pm) or Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (high) (from 10pm to 5am) section. On Fridays and Saturdays, the S4 line additionally runs on the Frankfurt Süd - Langen section, so that S-Bahns of lines 3 and 4 then alternate every 15 minutes in this section as usual.
S-Bahn line S5
The S5 runs every half hour between Friedrichsdorf and Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (up) and on Friday and Saturday additionally every 30 minutes between Bad Homburg and Frankfurt-Rödelheim. This schedule ensures that the Bad Homburg - Frankfurt-Rödelheim section has S-Bahns every 15 minutes during the day on these days.
S-Bahn line S6
The S6 runs every half hour between Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (up) and Friedberg. The stops Messe and Galluswarte are cancelled.
S-Bahn line S7
The S7 is not affected by the closure
.S-Bahn lines S8 and S9
The S8 runs every half hour between Wiesbaden and Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (up) only. Between Frankfurt and Offenbach, regional trains and the S1 run alternatively. Between Frankfurt and Hanau, ICE trains with RMV tickets can be used as an exception during the tunnel closure. The S9 runs every half hour between Wiesbaden and Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (up) and from 5 to 10 p.m. between Hanau and Frankfurt-Mühlberg. From 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., the S9 commutes in the eastern section between Hanau and Offenbach-Kaiserlei. In Mühlberg and Kaiserlei, there is a connection to a replacement bus to Frankfurt Südbahnhof at the respective times. From Mühlberg, there is also a connection to tram line 16 to Frankfurt city centre.
Between Offenbach Ost and Frankfurt Airport, Terminal 1, there will also be a shuttle bus running without stop
We wish you all a good trip despite the closure!
