Inundation Occurs - German Railway Company cautions against visiting southern Germany.
Due to ongoing flooding in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, Deutsche Bahn advises against travel to South Germany. Long-distance train disruptions are expected, with Munich being inaccessible from Stuttgart, Würzburg, and Nuremberg. These restrictions will likely continue on Monday.
The following routes are impacted:
- Munich-Nuremberg-Erfurt-Berlin
- Karlsruhe-Stuttgart-Ulm-Augsburg-Munich
- Stuttgart-Mannheim-Frankfurt(M)
- Munich-Lindau-Bregenz-Zurich
- Karlsruhe-Stuttgart-Crailsheim-Nuremberg
- Augsburg-Kempten (Allgäu)-Oberstdorf
Between Nuremberg and Würzburg, trains are experiencing delays.
For tickets booked until Monday for Monday and Tuesday on these routes, the train connection is cancelled. The ticket remains valid for travel to the original destination via a different route. Other trains are anticipated to have high passenger numbers.
Areas east of Stuttgart are experiencing significant issues:
On Monday morning, the situation in the Rems-Murr and Ostalb districts, located east of Stuttgart, was especially dire. Heavy rainfall over several days has caused rivers and streams to overflow in many regions of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, forcing around 4,000 people to evacuate their homes. The Danube river's water level is also rising. Tens of thousands of volunteers are actively assisting in the area. The German Weather Service predicts the potential for heavy thunderstorms and strong rainfall at the beginning of the week.
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- Despite the flood situation in southern Germany, some individuals are still planning their train journeys with German Railways, including routes to and from Stuttgart, Munich, and Berlin.
- Travelers should be aware of the potential impact of the ongoing storm in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg on their train journey, as many routes are experiencing disruptions.
- The cancellation of train connections between Nuremberg and various destinations, such as Erfurt and Berlin, on Monday and Tuesday due to floods, may affect travel plans for some passengers.
- For passengers with tickets booked for travel in southern Germany on Monday and Tuesday, Deutsche Bahn recommends considering alternative routes to reach their destinations, as flooding and heavy rainfall may continue to cause disruptions.
- Passengers are advised to monitor the flood situation in Germany, particularly in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, as heavy thunderstorms and strong rainfall predicted for the beginning of the week may further impact their train journey.
- The inclement weather has also affected traffic in other parts of Germany, causing delays and disruptions on roads meaning alternative modes of transportation such as planes, buses, or driving may also be impacted.
- In the wake of the floods in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, several thousand people have been forced to evacuate their homes, including areas east of Stuttgart in the Rems-Murr and Ostalb districts.
- German Railways and local authorities have been working together to manage the flood situation and ensure the safety of passengers, with tens of thousands of volunteers providing assistance in impacted areas.
- The Danube river, which flows through several European countries, is also experiencing rising water levels due to the ongoing flooding in southern Germany, with potential impacts on travel and infrastructure in the affected regions, including Munich and Nuremberg.
