Construction timeline extended for Frankfurt's U5 Subway Line, now expected to be completed in 2029.

Delay in Completion of U-Bahn Line U5 Extension to European Quarter in Frankfurt: Original Service on New Track Anticipated in 2029, Later Than Expected.

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2025 September 16 . 7:37 AM

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U5 subway line in Frankfurt won't be finished until 2029

Construction timeline extended for Frankfurt's U5 Subway Line, now expected to be completed in 2029.

In the heart of Frankfurt, one of the city's largest infrastructure projects, the extension of U-Bahn Line U5 to the west, is facing a setback. The inauguration of the new track, which was originally scheduled for 2027, is now expected in 2029.

The delay is a result of several factors, including supply shortages, a lack of personnel, and problems with bidding procedures. Since 2023, four bidding procedures for the major project have been canceled and re-tendered, contributing to the delay.

Wolfgang Siefert, the city's mobility czar and a member of the Green Party (Grüne), has expressed his disappointment about the delay in a press statement. He stated that efforts are being made to find a solution.

The extension of U-Bahn Line U5 will see the addition of four new stations, one of which will be underground at the Güterplatz in the Gallus district. The new U-Bahn track for the Europaviertel is approximately 3 kilometers long.

The delay is likely to be disappointing for all Frankfurt residents, as the extension of the U-Bahn line is a significant development for the city's public transportation system. The extension of U-Bahn Line U5 to the Europaviertel is one of the largest infrastructure projects in Frankfurt.

Despite the delay, the first trains are now expected to run on the new track in 2029, offering residents and visitors a more efficient and convenient way to travel around the city.