This disused railway line is a section of the Eifelquerbahn between Kaisersesch and Gerolstein. At the moment there is a discussion about whether the Eifelquerbahn can be reactivated. The background is the gigantic flood damage on the Eifel route between Cologne and Trier. It is considered to use a so-called construction track to transport wagons damaged by the flood disaster or also to transport building material for repairs or for the new construction of the Eifel route.

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February 9, 2022

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In the meantime, the route has been made operational again so that the stranded trains can be brought out of the flooded area.

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July 2, 2023

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The Eifelquerbahn is a non-electrified railway line between Andernach and Gerolstein in the Eifel. From Andernach to Mayen Ost it is classified as a main line and expanded to double …

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