There will be improvements on selected lines when the timetable changes on December 14, 2025. You will benefit from more trips, additional stops, and—depending on the line—more seats.
During Advent, there will be more trains running on selected RE lines. This will make your trips to the Christmas markets more relaxed on weekends. You can find all the details in our announcement.
There will soon be more space between Düsseldorf, Essen, Münster, and Osnabrück. In double-decker trains, part of the first class will be used as second class in the future.
There may also be timetable adjustments in the coming weeks. This is due to ongoing staff shortages at the railroad companies and limited vehicle availability.
For five years, the network has been promoting diversity within the Rhine-Ruhr Transport Association. It creates space for openness, exchange, and acceptance—and still has a lot to accomplish.
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