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Bridge damage: Essen–Gelsenkirchen railway line closed
The Essen Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hauptbahnhof railway line in Germany is closed on July 24, 2026, due to damage to a bridge, according to Deutsche Bahn, Germany's national railway operator. Three rail lines are affected: the RE2, RE42, and S2. The expected duration of the closure and any alternative transport arrangements for passengers have not been specified.