Current weather conditions Current climate status - Severe disruptions in rail service continue in the southern regions due to persistent storms.
Currently, Munich isn't accessible from the north and west. Local transportation in Bavaria is also feeling the brunt. They've arranged temporary lodging for travelers in Stuttgart, Nuremberg, and Munich.
Deutsche Bahn's expanded their reimbursement policy to include Monday: Travelers who bought tickets for travel between Sunday and Monday can reschedule their journeys without penalty due to weather-related issues. They made the announcement on Sunday. The full extent of the disruption remains unknown, says spokesperson.
In the south, many long-distance routes were affected on Sunday. Derailments occurred on various lines, such as Munich-Nuremberg-Berlin, Stuttgart-Mannheim-Frankfurt, and Karlsruhe-Stuttgart-Crailsheim-Nuremberg and Karlsruhe-Stuttgart-Ulm-Augsburg-Munich.
On Saturday, two cars of an ICE with 185 passengers derailed near Schwäbisch Gmünd, Baden-Württemberg, due to a landslide. No injuries were reported, as confirmed by Deutsche Bahn. The major long-distance route between Stuttgart and Munich was closed temporarily after the incident but recovered on Sunday.
For real-time traffic updates, check Deutsche Bahn's website. To stay updated on the current flooding situation, check their press blog.
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The storm damage in Bavaria has significantly impacted German Railways' rail traffic, resulting in severe disruptions in the southern regions, including Stuttgart and Munich. Travelers are affected, and alternative transportation options are being provided in affected cities.
Deutsche Bahn has extended their reimbursement policy, allowing ticket holders for Sunday and Monday's travel to reschedule without penalty, due to the ongoing weather-related issues.
Sunday saw many long-distance routes disrupted in the south, with incidents like derailments on routes such as Munich-Nuremberg-Berlin and Stuttgart-Mannheim-Frankfurt. Even minor lines, like Karlsruhe-Stuttgart-Crailsheim-Nuremberg and Karlsruhe-Stuttgart-Ulm-Augsburg-Munich, were affected.
Last Saturday, an ICE with 185 passengers derailed near Schwäbisch Gmünd, Baden-Württemberg, due to a landslide, causing temporary closures on the major long-distance route between Stuttgart and Munich. Thankfully, there were no reported injuries.
To stay informed about real-time traffic updates and the current flooding situation, Deutsche Bahn recommends checking their website and press blog, respectively.
Despite the challenges, people in Germany are advised to remain vigilant and follow weather advisories, as severe conditions continue to impact various regions.
Traveling through Baden-Württemberg on a stormy Sunday would not be an enjoyable experience, given the disruptions and unexpected challenges on the railroad.
