--- title: "Construction work between Duisburg and Essen | VRR" url: "https://www.vrr.de/en/construction-work-between-duisburg-and-essen-disruption-on-numerous-services/" description: From 4 September to 30 October 2026, construction work will result in diversions, cancelled stops, partial service suspensions and replacement services on numerous RE, RB and S-Bahn lines. image: "https://www.vrr.de/assets/img/vrr_1200x630_1.jpg" date: 2026-08-25 modified: 2026-08-31 categories: - Aktuelles type: website site: Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr --- # Construction work between Duisburg and Essen | VRR Construction work between Duisburg and Essen: disruption on numerous services ============================================================================= From September 2026, work on overhead lines, platforms and bridges will take place in the Duisburg and Essen area. The project will be carried out in two distinct construction phases. There will be disruption to rail services. Depending on the line, passengers should expect diversions, cancelled stops, partial cancellations and rail replacement services. The good news: During this time, the RE 100 special service will provide additional connections between Essen and Düsseldorf Central Station. An overview of the construction phases -------------------------------------- ### Construction phase 1: Friday 4 September 2026 (9.00 pm) to Friday 9 October 2026 (9.00 pm): #### Construction Phase 1: Friday, September 4, 2026 (9:00 p.m.) through Friday, October 9, 2026 (9:00 p.m.): During this phase of construction, the following services are affected: RE1 (RRX), RE 2, RE 3, RE 6 (RRX), RE 11 (RRX), RE 42, RE 44, RE 49, RB 32, RB 33, RB 33, S 1 and S 3 are affected. This will result in partial service cancellations, and some services will be diverted, leading to stations being skipped. A replacement bus service (SEV) will be provided: - For lines **RE 1 (RRX), RE 2 and RE 6 (RRX),** buses will run every 5 minutes between Duisburg Central Station and Essen Central Station, stopping at Mülheim (Ruhr) Central Station. At night, these buses will be extended to Dortmund Central Station and will serve the stops normally served by the cancelled trains. - For lines **S 1 and S 3,** buses will run between Oberhausen Central Station / Duisburg Central Station and Essen West, stopping at all stations along the route. - For the **RE 49** service, buses run between Oberhausen Central Station and Essen Central Station without any stops. **Check timetables before travelling** Passengers are asked to check their connection before setting off using the **timetable enquiry service** and at [**zuginfo.nrw**](https://www.zuginfo.nrw/?msg=136315), and to allow for extra journey time. The timetable changes will be published in the information media and announced via notices on the platforms. #### Construction Phase 2: Friday, October 9, 2026 (9:00 p.m.) through Friday, October 30, 2026 (9:00 p.m.): During the second phase of construction, services RE 1 (RRX), RE 2, RE 3, RE 5 (RRX), RE 6 (RRX), RE 11 (RRX), RE 19, RE 42, RE 44, RB 32, RB 33, RB 35 and S 1 will be affected by the restrictions. This will result in diversions, cancelled stops and partial service suspensions. A replacement bus service (SEV) will also be provided during this construction phase: - For services **RE 1 (RRX), RE 2, RE 6 (RRX) and RE 11 (RRX),** buses will run every 5 minutes between Duisburg Central Station and Essen Central Station, stopping at Mülheim (Ruhr) Central Station. - Please note that further timetable adjustments between **Oberhausen and Dortmund** are currently being finalised and will be published in the timetable information channels shortly. - For lines **RE 5 (RRX) and RE 19,** buses run between Oberhausen-Sterkrade / Oberhausen Central Station and Duisburg Central Station at 10-minute intervals during the day. - For the **S 1** service, buses run between Mülheim (Ruhr)-Strum and Duisburg Central Station. **Check timetables before travelling** Passengers are asked to check their connection before travelling using the [**timetable enquiry service**](https://www.vrr.de/en/timetable-mobility/journey-planner/app/) and at [**zuginfo.nrw**](https://www.zuginfo.nrw/?msg=137085), and to allow for extra journey time. The timetable changes will be published on information channels and announced via notices on the platforms. Further information ------------------- ### Some good news: the RE 100 Whilst construction work is underway, the newly introduced **RE 100 service** between Essen and Düsseldorf Central Station will provide an additional connection between the two major cities in the Ruhr region from **Saturday 5 September** to **Saturday 30 October 2026**. [Find out more](https://www.zuginfo.nrw/?msg=136315)! ### Roadworks between Düsseldorf and Cologne Are you travelling between **Düsseldorf and Cologne**? The line will be completely closed from **21 August to 4 September 2026**. After that, the **S-Bahn line** will remain closed until 4 December. Check [**here**](https://www.vrr.de/en/latest-news/news-from-vrr/construction-work-between-duesseldorf-and-cologne-re-1-rrx-re-5-rrx-s-6-s-11-and-s-68-affected/) for details of your journey. ### Construction work in the Düsseldorf area Are you travelling in the **Düsseldorf** area? From **4 September to 2 October 2026,** there will be service restrictions on services **RE 4, RE 10, RE 13, RB 39, S 28 and S 68**. Find out [**here**](https://www.vrr.de/en/latest-news/news-from-vrr/construction-work-in-the-duesseldorf-area-disruptions-on-services-re-4-rrx-re-10-re-13-rb-39-s-28-and-s-68/) how this will affect your journey.