Germany has closed its 70-kilometre railway operating between Frankfurt to Mannheim. The railway is to remain closed until 14 December as state-owned railway operator, Deutsche Bahn alters infrastructure and overhauls tracks and stations. More than 300 trains per day rely on this route. Part of the route – the main north-south route connecting to Switzerland – often has problems with delays. Buses will replace all regional trains throughout the closure, while long-distance trips will be available through slower routes. The €1.3 billion plan is part of a broader project aimed at modernising 40 …