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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.
Free bus and train travel for World Children's Day
On 20 September 2025, all children under the age of 15 can travel free of charge on all buses and trains in the VRR network area and throughout North Rhine-Westphalia. A ticket is not required. VRR is turning World Children's Day into an opportunity to experience the use of public transport together ...
Learning civil courage: Open muTiger training in Gelsenkirchen
Learn to act courageously and calmly in critical situations. The training is practical, realistic and free of charge. On 9 October 2025, VRR will open its doors at the WeKa-Karree in Gelsenkirchen for an open civil courage training course run by the muTiger Foundation. Anyone can take part, no prior ...
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