Ludwigshafen: A city in Germany - Railroad paralysis caused by cable theft.
Extensive cable thefts and damage to railway equipment have halted train traffic indefinitely between Ludwigshafen and Schifferstadt. This disruption is causing ripples as far as Baden-Württemberg, as the Zweckverband ÖPNV Rheinland-Pfalz announced on Saturday. Officials predict severe delays in train service at the start of the week.
To make matters worse, a temporary bus replacement service is struggling to meet the necessary capacity. The local transport authority is urging passengers to avoid using public transportation in the region until further notice.
