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Rail traffic restrictions continue after snow chaos

Two weeks after the severe onset of winter in Bavaria, not all trains are running according to the regular schedule. There are still restrictions on these connections.

,   and  Elizabeth Wells
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A sign with the inscription "Tram has priority" stands on a street in front of the main station. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Weather - Rail traffic restrictions continue after snow chaos

The snow and ice have largely thawed and melted away in Bavaria - but rail services are not yet running smoothly again. According to Deutsche Bahn, journeys on the Werdenfelsbahn and trains from Munich to Ingolstadt, Nuremberg, Landshut and Hof are particularly affected. Buses are currently being used between Oberstdorf and Immenstadt to replace the trains.

It is unclear how long rail travelers in the south and east of Bavaria will have to do without some regional connections. The railroad is asking customers to find out about their respective connections before starting their journey.

Fallen branches and fallen trees had damaged overhead lines in many places and pantographs on trains were lowered under the weight of the snow, leading to short circuits. The severe frost also caused considerable damage to many vehicles, for example to water pipes and tanks. Repairs are still pending on some vehicles.

There was criticism of the massive consequences for rail traffic from politicians. In January, the Bavarian Railway Company and Deutsche Bahn are to explain themselves to the transport committee of the state parliament.

Railroad statement

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  1. Despite the improvement in weather conditions in Bavaria, the rail traffic from Munich to Nuremberg, Landshut, Hof, and Ingolstadt, as well as on the Werdenfelsbahn, is still facing restrictions.
  2. Travellers planning to use rail services in the southern and eastern parts of Bavaria are advised to check their connections due to ongoing disruptions in rail traffic.
  3. The German railroad is working diligently to fix the damage caused by fallen branches and trees, which caused problems with overhead lines and pantographs on trains, leading to short circuits.
  4. As winter continues, Bavaria is struggling with snow chaos, causing considerable damage to vehicles, including water pipes and tanks.
  5. Repairs on some vehicles are still pending, making it challenging for the German railroad to resolve all issues and restore full rail traffic in the region.
  6. Nuremberg, a famous city in Bavaria, is one of the destinations affected by rail traffic restrictions due to the winter weather and fallen debris.
  7. Oberstdorf, a winter sports resort in Bavaria, is currently using buses for train services between Oberstdorf and Immenstadt due to the rail traffic disruptions caused by snow and ice.
  8. Munich, the capital of Bavaria, is another major city in the region experiencing rail traffic restrictions, with some trains from Munich to Ingolstadt and beyond still delayed or cancelled.

Source: www.stern.de

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