Traffic - Duration of Munich S-Bahn restrictions unclear
After the heavy snowfall at the weekend, it is unclear when the S-Bahn trains in Munich will be able to run regularly again. Deutsche Bahn was initially unable to say on Monday how long S-Bahn services would be restricted. "Severe disruptions" are predicted until the middle of the week. Thousands of commuters rely on the S-Bahn to get to work in Munich.
Early Monday morning, only S-Bahn lines 3 and 8 were initially running - and only on certain sections, according to Deutsche Bahn. The S8 ran between Westkreuz and Munich Airport, the S3 between Ostbahnhof and Lochhausen. A replacement service was set up for the S2 between Dachau and Laim.
The streetcars were still at a standstill in the morning, as reported by Münchner Verkehrsgesellschaft (MVG). The subway trains and buses were in operation. However, MVG expected irregular service.
Operating situation S-Bahn Munich Operating situation MVG
Read also:
- Weather service warns of slippery roads - fresh snow expected
- Rafael Nadal and Kevin Anderson meet in US Open final
- Despite the disruptions on the German railroad, commuters from Bavaria's Upper Bavaria region still need to navigate the traffic to reach Munich, their workplace.
- The S-Bahn, a crucial railway system in Munich, has been heavily impacted by the severe weather conditions, causing commuters to consider alternative routes, such as the Munich commuter railroad or underground services.
- Trains running on the S-Bahn Munich line are facing challenges in the aftermath of the heavy snowfall, leading to stopping points between cities like Westkreuz and Munich Airport, and Ostbahnhof and Lochhausen.
- Even as commuters in Munich adapt to the present circumstances, the weather forecast for Upper Bavaria and the rest of Germany warns of more snowfall, potentially causing further delays to the S-Bahn and affecting the German railroad system.
- As concerns for the weekend's impact on the weekend commute to Munich continue, commuters should consider monitoring weather updates and adjusting their travel plans accordingly to account for any potential service disruptions on the S-Bahn and Munich's commuting system.
Source: www.stern.de
