Evening works in May: buses replace trains between Heerlen and Aachen

On Thursday 1, Friday 2, Thursday 8, Saturday 10, Monday 12, Monday 19, Tuesday 20, Thursday 29, and Friday 30 May, evening works will take place on German railways.

Due to these works, some trains between Heerlen and Aachen will not run. A replacement bus service will be provided. Travelers should expect longer travel times. Existing connections cannot be guaranteed.

RE18 Heerlen – Aachen Hbf

On Thursday 1 May and Thursday 29 May, one trip from Heerlen to Aachen and Aachen to Heerlen will be cancelled. This applies to the evening train services departing from Heerlen at 21:14 and from Aachen Hbf at 22:17. On Friday 2, Thursday 8, Saturday 10, Monday 12, Monday 19, Tuesday 20, and Friday 30 May, several services from Heerlen to Aachen and Aachen to Heerlen will be cancelled. This applies to services from 21:00. Travellers can use shuttle buses between Heerlen and Aachen Hbf as from these times.

Travelling with replacement transport

For travel with a replacement bus service, travellers need a valid ticket such as an OV-chipcard. Travellers must check in at the station of departure and check out at the destination. Due to the layout of the buses, it is not possible to take a bicycle on the buses.

Delay

Travellers should expect delays, and existing connections cannot be guaranteed. The timetable for the replacement bus service can be found on the Arriva website. The entire journey, from door to door, can be planned, booked, and paid for in advance via www.arriva.nl. If you should need assistance or advice, please visit the Arriva OV Service Point in Heerlen.

Information for travellers

Arriva will inform travellers about the impact of this work on their train journeys via information screens in the trains, the Arriva website, posters at the stations, and social media.