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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
This list is based on the timetable dated from 9 December 2018 to 14 December 2019, unless otherwise stated. Standard abbreviations are explained in [[General Information]].  Map references relate to the 2014 issue of the Schweers+Wall ''Eisenbahnatlas Deutschland''.
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==Obscure services==
==Obscure services==


===Mainz-Mombach - Mainz Abzw Kaiserbrücke West===
===Mainz-Mombach - Mainz Abzw Kaiserbrücke West===
(''151B2'') DE19/401
[471] (ERA-E 57A2; ERA-R 122C1; S+W ''151B2'') DE22/401


This west to north curve links the line from Koblenz via Bingen with the Kaiserbrücke over the Rhein.  It may be used by trains to Hochheim (Main) or Mainz-Bischofsheim if not calling at Mainz Hbf. Various types of older carriages are not permitted through the tunnels at Mainz, so any trains including such vehicles are likely to be diverted this way.  This should not affect regular passenger trains operating through Mainz; excursions and other special trains are more likely to use this route.
This west to north curve links the line from Koblenz via Bingen with the Kaiserbrücke over the Rhein.  It may be used by trains to Hochheim (Main) or Mainz-Bischofsheim if not calling at Mainz Hbf. Various types of older carriages are not permitted through the tunnels at Mainz, so any trains including such vehicles are likely to be diverted this way.  This should not affect regular passenger trains operating through Mainz; excursions and other special trains are more likely to use this route.


On 16 December 2018 the following trains have no booked stops between Frankfurt am Main Hbf and Ingelheim, so are expected to use this route and route DE19/518, the curve between the Kaiserbrücke and Abw Kostheim.
The following train is the rear portion of a service that divides at Budenheim.


{| class="ostable"
{| class="ostable"
| D
| SuO
| ''RE4251''
| Koblenz Hbf - 05:56 Ingelheim - Frankfurt am Main Hbf
|-
| D
| SuO
| ''RE4255''
| Koblenz Hbf - 07:55 Ingelheim - Frankfurt am Main Hbf
|-
| D
| SuO
| ''RE4257''
| Koblenz Hbf - 09:55 Ingelheim - Frankfurt am Main Hbf
|-
| D
| SuO
| ''RE4252''
| 07:07 Frankfurt am Main Hbf - Koblenz Hbf
|-
| D
| SuO
| ''RE4254''
| 09:08 Frankfurt am Main Hbf - Koblenz Hbf
|}
The following trains are also diverted via this route:
{| class="ostable"
| D1
|  
|  
| ''IC2028''
| SSuX
| Nürnberg Hbf - 07:42 Frankfurt am Main Hbf - Hamburg-Altona
| ''RB29681''
|-
| Bad Kreuznach - 07:14 Budenheim - Wiesbaden Hbf
| D1
| ''ICE1222/1622''
| Innsbruck Hbf/München Hbf - 19:42 Frankfurt am Main Hbf - Dortmund Hbf
|}
|}
D1: 26 October to 14 December 2019


===Ludwigshafen (Rhein) Hbf – Ludwigshafen BASF Nord===
===Ludwigshafen (Rhein) Hbf – Ludwigshafen BASF Nord===
[670.1] (''159A2-158D1'') DE19/402
[670.1] (ERA-E 53C1-61C2; ERA-R 111A2; S+W ''159A2-158D1'') DE22/402


Various trains to and from Ludwigshafen extend into the [https://www.basf.com/de/en/company/about-us/sites/ludwigshafen.html BASF chemical works], and are shown in table 670.1 in the DB ''Kursbuch''. Most trains run into the works early in the morning and out late in the afternoon, Mondays to Fridays.  There are very few trains on Saturdays and Sundays.   
Trains operate between Ludwigshafen Hbf and the [https://www.basf.com/de/en/company/about-us/sites/ludwigshafen.html BASF chemical works].  These are shown in table 670.1 in the DB ''Kursbuch''. There are very few trains on Saturdays and Sundays.   


'''Use of the trains is officially restricted to those with works passes. Smoking and photography are strictly forbidden within the works.'''
'''Use of the trains is officially restricted to those with works passes. Smoking and photography are strictly forbidden within the works.'''


===Ludwigshafen west curve: Ludwigshafen-Oggersheim (Überleitung Nord) – Ludwigshafen-Mundenheim===
===Ludwigshafen west curve: Ludwigshafen-Oggersheim (Überleitung Nord) – Ludwigshafen-Mundenheim===
[660,665.3-4] (''158D2'') DE19/403
[660,665.3-4] (ERA-E 53C1 not shown; ERA-R 111A2; S+W ''158D2'') DE22/403


This curve, via the low level west side platforms 6 to 9 at Ludwigshafen (Rhein) Hbf, is used by through trains between the Frankenthal and Schifferstadt lines. There is an ''RE'' service between Mainz and Karlsruhe via Germersheim every two hours for most of the day.
This pair of curves, via the low level west side platforms at Ludwigshafen (Rhein) Hbf, is used by through trains between the Worms and Schifferstadt lines. There is an ''RE'' service between Mainz and Karlsruhe via Germersheim every two hours for most of the day. Northbound trains run via platform 6 and the diveunder route to the Worms line, whereas southbound trains run via the direct curve to platforms 8 or 9.


===Schifferstadt avoiding line: Limburgerhof (Limburgerhof Abzw.) – Böhl-Iggelheim (Böhl-Iggelheim Abzw.)===
===Schifferstadt avoiding line: Limburgerhof (Limburgerhof Abzw.) – Böhl-Iggelheim (Böhl-Iggelheim Abzw.)===
[670] (''158D3-158C4'') DE18/404
[670] (ERA-E 53C1; ERA-R 111A1; S+W ''158D3-158C4'') DE22/404


This line is used by trains between Mannheim/Ludwigshafen and Neustadt (Weinstraße)/Kaiserslautern not calling at Schifferstadt.
This line is used by trains between Mannheim/Ludwigshafen and Neustadt (Weinstraße)/Kaiserslautern not calling at Schifferstadt.


===Enkenbach – Kaiserslautern Hbf (via Eselsfürth)===
===Enkenbach – Kaiserslautern Hbf (via Eselsfürth)===
[672] (''155C4-155D3'') DE19/405
[672] (ERA-E 53B1; ERA-R 112C4; S+W ''155C4-155D3'') DE22/405


This line is used by those trains between Enkenbach and Kaiserslautern Hbf which are not booked to call at Hochspeyer, which is most of them.  The service between Hochspeyer and Enkenbach is quite sparse.
This line is used by those trains between Enkenbach and Kaiserslautern Hbf which are not booked to call at Hochspeyer, which is most of them.  The service between Hochspeyer and Enkenbach is quite sparse.


===Hochspeyer curve: Frankenstein (Pfalz) (Hochspeyer Ost) – Enkenbach (Hochspeyer Nord)===
===Hochspeyer curve: Frankenstein (Pfalz) (Hochspeyer Ost) – Enkenbach (Hochspeyer Nord)===
[670, 672] (''155D4'') DE19/406
[670, 672.2] (ERA-E 53B1; ERA-R 112C4; S+W ''155D4'') DE22/406


This east to north curve links the Neustadt (Weinstraße) and Bingen (Rhein) lines east of Hochspeyer.
This east to north curve links the Neustadt (Weinstraße) and Bingen (Rhein) lines east of Hochspeyer.


{| class="ostable"  
{| class="ostable"  
| D2
| D
| SuO  
| SuO  
| ''RE81493''
| ''WX81493''
| Koblenz Hbf – 11:06 Rockenhausen – Wissembourg  
| Koblenz Hbf – 11:06 Rockenhausen – Wissembourg  
|-
|-
| D2
| D
| SuO  
| SuO  
| ''RE4298''
| ''RE4298''
| Koblenz Hbf – 19:23 Enkenbach – Karlsruhe Hbf  
| Koblenz Hbf – 19:23 Enkenbach – Karlsruhe Hbf  
|-
|-
| D2
| D
| SuO  
| SuO  
| ''RE4299''
| ''RE4299''
| Karlsruhe Hbf – 08:53 Neustadt (Weinstraße) Hbf – Koblenz Hbf  
| Karlsruhe Hbf – 08:53 Neustadt (Weinstraße) Hbf – Koblenz Hbf  
|-
|-
| D2
| D
| SuO  
| SuO  
| ''RE81494''
| ''WX81494''
| Wissembourg – 18:17 Neustadt (Weinstraße) Hbf – Koblenz Hbf
| Wissembourg – 18:17 Neustadt (Weinstraße) Hbf – Koblenz Hbf
|}
|}


D2: 5 May to 27 October 2019.
===Trier Hbf - Ehrang Ort / Kordel===
[690] (ERA-E 52C2 not shown; ERA-R 111C5; S+W ''155D1'') DE22/407
 
There are two routes between Trier Hbf and the ''Moselstrecke'' to Koblenz, or the ''Eifelstrecke'' towards Köln.  The main line runs via Ehrang Bahnhof, but there is also a single line that runs on the far (east) side of the marshalling yard at Ehrang.  The eastern route is sometimes used by ''RE'' trains '''from''' Trier to Koblenz, non-stop to Schweich.
 
Between 21 June and 7 August, ''RB22'' trains from Kyllburg to Trier Hbf, in that direction only, are using a connection from the ''Eifelstrecke'' to the eastern route past Ehrang yard. This is shown by the calls at Ehrang and Pfalzel being omitted.
 
===Koblenz-Moselweiß (Koblenz Mosel Gbf) - Koblenz-Lützel===
[470,690] (ERA-E 53B4; ERA-R 105B2; S+W ''150C2'') DE22/408
 
This west to north curve links the ''Moselstrecke'' from Trier to the ''Linke Rheinstrecke'' via Bonn Hbf, avoiding Koblenz Hbf. It is used occasionally in March and April by the through trains between Luxembourg and Düsseldorf Hbf, which normally reverse in Koblenz Hbf.  Trains ran to the folowing schedules on 13 to 15, 19 to 22, 28 to 30 March and 6 to 10 April 2020, but terminating and starting at Wittlich or Wasserbillig on some days.
 
{| class="ostable"
| D
|
| ''RE5107/IC5107''
| Luxembourg – 08:22 Kobern-Gondorf – Düsseldorf Hbf
|-
| D
| ''IC5106/RE5106''
| Düsseldorf Hbf – 15:12 Koblenz-Lützel – Luxembourg
|-
|}
 
==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions==


Timetables for these trains can be found on the [https://www.vlexx.de/fahrplan/regelfahrplan/ vlexx website].
===<div id="KENL"></div>Koblenz-Ehrenbreitstein (Pfaffendorf) - Niederlahnstein===
[465] (ERA-E 53B4; ERA-R 105B2; S+W ''150D2'') DE22/431


===Trier Hbf - Ehrang Ort===
If trains are diverted via the ''Rechte Rheinstrecke'' they normally cross back to the left bank to call at Koblenz Hbf.  Exceptionally, they may use this route and not call at Koblenz.  Diverted trains can be readily identified because they stop at Bonn-Beuel and Neuwied instead of Bonn Hbf and Koblenz Hbf.
[690] (''155D1'') DE19/407


There are two routes between Trier Hbf and the ''Moselstrecke'' to KoblenzThe main line runs via Ehrang Bahnhof, but there is also a single line that runs on the far (east) side of the marshalling yard at Ehrang.  The eastern route is normally used by ''RE'' trains '''from''' Trier, non-stop to Schweich.
From 17 August 2021 until 10 June 2023 there is an hourly local service between Neuwied and Niederlahnstein via this lineThis is because of work in the Horchheimer Tunnel, on the curve from Koblenz Pfaffendorf to the Hochenhheimer Brücke.


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 09:39, 29 July 2022

Introduction

This list is based on the timetable dated from 10 December 2023 to 14 December 2024, unless otherwise stated. Standard abbreviations are explained here.

Map references for each route entry are given in parentheses ( ). References prefixed "ERA-E" refer to the European Railway Atlas (All-Europe Edition) by M.G. Ball. References prefixed "ERA-R" refer to the European Railway Atlas (Regional Series: Book 2) by M.G. Ball. References prefixed "S+W", or in italic, refer to Eisenbahnatlas Deutschland by Schweers + Wall.

Obscure services

Mainz-Mombach - Mainz Abzw Kaiserbrücke West

[471] (ERA-E 57A2; ERA-R 122C1; S+W 151B2) DE22/401

This west to north curve links the line from Koblenz via Bingen with the Kaiserbrücke over the Rhein. It may be used by trains to Hochheim (Main) or Mainz-Bischofsheim if not calling at Mainz Hbf. Various types of older carriages are not permitted through the tunnels at Mainz, so any trains including such vehicles are likely to be diverted this way. This should not affect regular passenger trains operating through Mainz; excursions and other special trains are more likely to use this route.

The following train is the rear portion of a service that divides at Budenheim.

SSuX RB29681 Bad Kreuznach - 07:14 Budenheim - Wiesbaden Hbf

Ludwigshafen (Rhein) Hbf – Ludwigshafen BASF Nord

[670.1] (ERA-E 53C1-61C2; ERA-R 111A2; S+W 159A2-158D1) DE22/402

Trains operate between Ludwigshafen Hbf and the BASF chemical works. These are shown in table 670.1 in the DB Kursbuch. There are very few trains on Saturdays and Sundays.

Use of the trains is officially restricted to those with works passes. Smoking and photography are strictly forbidden within the works.

Ludwigshafen west curve: Ludwigshafen-Oggersheim (Überleitung Nord) – Ludwigshafen-Mundenheim

[660,665.3-4] (ERA-E 53C1 not shown; ERA-R 111A2; S+W 158D2) DE22/403

This pair of curves, via the low level west side platforms at Ludwigshafen (Rhein) Hbf, is used by through trains between the Worms and Schifferstadt lines. There is an RE service between Mainz and Karlsruhe via Germersheim every two hours for most of the day. Northbound trains run via platform 6 and the diveunder route to the Worms line, whereas southbound trains run via the direct curve to platforms 8 or 9.

Schifferstadt avoiding line: Limburgerhof (Limburgerhof Abzw.) – Böhl-Iggelheim (Böhl-Iggelheim Abzw.)

[670] (ERA-E 53C1; ERA-R 111A1; S+W 158D3-158C4) DE22/404

This line is used by trains between Mannheim/Ludwigshafen and Neustadt (Weinstraße)/Kaiserslautern not calling at Schifferstadt.

Enkenbach – Kaiserslautern Hbf (via Eselsfürth)

[672] (ERA-E 53B1; ERA-R 112C4; S+W 155C4-155D3) DE22/405

This line is used by those trains between Enkenbach and Kaiserslautern Hbf which are not booked to call at Hochspeyer, which is most of them. The service between Hochspeyer and Enkenbach is quite sparse.

Hochspeyer curve: Frankenstein (Pfalz) (Hochspeyer Ost) – Enkenbach (Hochspeyer Nord)

[670, 672.2] (ERA-E 53B1; ERA-R 112C4; S+W 155D4) DE22/406

This east to north curve links the Neustadt (Weinstraße) and Bingen (Rhein) lines east of Hochspeyer.

D SuO WX81493 Koblenz Hbf – 11:06 Rockenhausen – Wissembourg
D SuO RE4298 Koblenz Hbf – 19:23 Enkenbach – Karlsruhe Hbf
D SuO RE4299 Karlsruhe Hbf – 08:53 Neustadt (Weinstraße) Hbf – Koblenz Hbf
D SuO WX81494 Wissembourg – 18:17 Neustadt (Weinstraße) Hbf – Koblenz Hbf

Trier Hbf - Ehrang Ort / Kordel

[690] (ERA-E 52C2 not shown; ERA-R 111C5; S+W 155D1) DE22/407

There are two routes between Trier Hbf and the Moselstrecke to Koblenz, or the Eifelstrecke towards Köln. The main line runs via Ehrang Bahnhof, but there is also a single line that runs on the far (east) side of the marshalling yard at Ehrang. The eastern route is sometimes used by RE trains from Trier to Koblenz, non-stop to Schweich.

Between 21 June and 7 August, RB22 trains from Kyllburg to Trier Hbf, in that direction only, are using a connection from the Eifelstrecke to the eastern route past Ehrang yard. This is shown by the calls at Ehrang and Pfalzel being omitted.

Koblenz-Moselweiß (Koblenz Mosel Gbf) - Koblenz-Lützel

[470,690] (ERA-E 53B4; ERA-R 105B2; S+W 150C2) DE22/408

This west to north curve links the Moselstrecke from Trier to the Linke Rheinstrecke via Bonn Hbf, avoiding Koblenz Hbf. It is used occasionally in March and April by the through trains between Luxembourg and Düsseldorf Hbf, which normally reverse in Koblenz Hbf. Trains ran to the folowing schedules on 13 to 15, 19 to 22, 28 to 30 March and 6 to 10 April 2020, but terminating and starting at Wittlich or Wasserbillig on some days.

D RE5107/IC5107 Luxembourg – 08:22 Kobern-Gondorf – Düsseldorf Hbf
D IC5106/RE5106 Düsseldorf Hbf – 15:12 Koblenz-Lützel – Luxembourg

Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions

Koblenz-Ehrenbreitstein (Pfaffendorf) - Niederlahnstein

[465] (ERA-E 53B4; ERA-R 105B2; S+W 150D2) DE22/431

If trains are diverted via the Rechte Rheinstrecke they normally cross back to the left bank to call at Koblenz Hbf. Exceptionally, they may use this route and not call at Koblenz. Diverted trains can be readily identified because they stop at Bonn-Beuel and Neuwied instead of Bonn Hbf and Koblenz Hbf.

From 17 August 2021 until 10 June 2023 there is an hourly local service between Neuwied and Niederlahnstein via this line. This is because of work in the Horchheimer Tunnel, on the curve from Koblenz Pfaffendorf to the Hochenhheimer Brücke.

See also