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By train to the most beautiful Christmas markets: Additional journeys between Cologne and the Ruhr region
The Advent season is here and with it the opportunity to visit some of the most beautiful Christmas markets in NRW! Whether it's the world's largest Christmas tree in Dortmund or the festively illuminated markets in Cologne, Düsseldorf, Duisburg, Mülheim, Essen and Bochum - each of these cities ...
Information on the 2025 timetable change
With the timetable change on 14 December 2025, there is good news for commuters in the VRR. The service will be expanded on several S-Bahn, RE and RB lines. You will benefit from more connections, additional stations and - depending on the line - more seats. The service will become more attractive, ...
Shortage of skilled labour leads to restrictions in regional rail transport
Due to staff shortages at the railroad companies and a lack of vehicle availability, there will also be restrictions in the timetable in the coming weeks. The aim is to reduce short-term staff-related train cancellations to a minimum and to create a limited but reliable service.
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