Two months of disruption announced in Europe as holidaymakers warned of ‘limited service’
Holidaymakers have been issued a travel warning as Eurostar faces long-term disruption.
The international railway service announced “limited service” in Germany due to engineering works scheduled between March and May 2025.
It confirmed that several German stations will be affected during this period. While some stations will see reduced service during specific timeframes, others will not be served at all.
In light of the disruption, Eurostar provided advice for passengers planning to travel to or from Germany.
From May 3 to May 18 no trains will stop at Cologne Hbf
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From March 1 to April 25, Düsseldorf Airport and Essen Hbf will not be served by any Eurostar trains.
Düsseldorf Hbf, Duisburg Hbf and Dortmund Hbf will see fewer trains than normal during this period.
“If you’d like to travel with us during this period, you have the option to book your trip to/from Cologne Hbf instead,” Eurostar advised.
A second period of disturbance will affect Cologne Hbf from May 3 to May 18, with no trains stopping at this station.
Eurostar stated: “If you’d like to travel with us to/from the nearest stop to Cologne during this period, you have the option to select either Aachen Hbf or Düsseldorf Hbf for your booking instead.”
For passengers affected by these disruptions, the railway service recommended visiting the Deutsche Bahn website for information on connecting services.
Holidaymakers and commuters recently faced Eurostar travel chaos following a WW2 bomb discovery.
Eurostar’s Chief Safety and Stations Officer Simon Lejeune told the BBC the situation is “complex” and that it was the “better option” to cancel all 32 services between London and Paris on March 7.
Eurostar has warned passengers of planned disruption between March and May 2025
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The bomb was quickly defused and Eurostar services between Britain and France resumed the following day.
Britons visiting Germany faced chaos earlier this week due to a knock-on effect from strike action.
A strike on March 10 affected air travel at 13 German airports, including Frankfurt and Munich. This followed a strike at Hamburg Airport, which was announced without notice.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office advised: “If you are flying to Germany this week, you should contact your airline before travelling.”
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