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# Cranger Kirmes clashes with roadworks: restrictions on the RE 2, RE 42 and S 2 services | VRR

July 31, 2026

Cranger Kirmes clashes with roadworks: restrictions on the RE 2, RE 42 and S 2 services
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 Due to track renewal works, there will be disruption to rail services from Saturday 8 August to Sunday 23 August 2026. The services affected are the RE 2 (Rhein-Haard-Express), RE 42 (Niers-Haard-Express) and S 2 lines. Passengers should expect train cancellations and partial service disruptions, as well as rail replacement services, on various sections of the route.

 Several sections of the route are affected
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The [construction work](https://www.vrr.de/en/construction-sites/) is affecting various sections of the line. As a result, **RE 42** services between **Münster and Essen Central Station** are completely cancelled. There will be **partial cancellations** on the section between **Recklinghausen Central Station** and **Gelsenkirchen Central Station**. This affects services running to and from Mönchengladbach.

On the **RE 2** line, there are partial cancellations between **Haltern am See** and **Herne Wanne-Eickel Central Station,** as well as intermittent cancellations between **Haltern am See** and **Düsseldorf Central Station.**

The **S 2** service is also affected: services between **Recklinghausen Central Station** and **Herne** are cancelled. In addition, there are restrictions and shortened journeys on other sections of the line.

Deutsche Bahn is organising a **rail replacement service (SEV) using buses** for all sections affected by the construction work.

 An additional challenge posed by the Cranger Kirmes
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During the construction work, the [**Cranger Kirmes**](https://cranger-kirmes.de/2026/07/29/mobilitaet-2026/) will take place **in Herne** from 6 to 16 August 2026. Due to the high number of visitors, heavy **demand** and possible **delays** are to be expected, particularly on the rail replacement services.

Visitors to the fair and commuters should therefore allow extra time for their journeys to and from the event and check their connections – for example, via the [**VRR app**](https://www.vrr.de/en/timetable-mobility/vrr-app/) – and the aforementioned disruptions on [**zuginfo.nrw**](https://www.zuginfo.nrw/?msg=136271) before setting off**.**

 Did you know? Be careful at the funfair – pickpocketing on buses and trains
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Whether you’re on your way to the Cranger Kirmes, at the station, or on a bus or train: watch out for pickpockets.

In the video, we’ll show you some useful tips. **Watch it now**!

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