Railroad - Storm affects train services in the Stuttgart area
A storm had discrete impacts on train traffic in the greater Stuttgart area on Wednesday. A short circuit between Ludwigsburg and Backnang caused failures on the S-Bahn line S4, as the operator announced on the short message service "X". The track section between Ebersbach/Fils and Göppingen was closed for train traffic indefinitely. Delays and partial failures were possible, German Railways (DB) stated.
The German Weather Service (DWD) had issued a severe weather warning of level four for wide parts of Baden-Württemberg, including at times the Stuttgart administrative district. Heavy showers with up to 80 liters per square meter of rain were expected, as well as gusts of wind up to 80 kilometers per hour. Meteorologists also warned of thunderstorms.
S-Bahn DB Regio
- Passengers traveling from Stuttgart to Ludwigsburg on the S-Bahn line S4 experienced disruptions due to the storm, as a short circuit occurred between these two stations.
- The S-Bahn line S4, operating between Stuttgart and Backnang, was severely affected by the rain, and the large room used for maintenance and repairs was employed to handle the situation.
- In response to the weather conditions, DB Railways advised commuters to anticipate delays and possible partial failures on various train routes within Baden-Württemberg.
- The train traffic between Ebersbach/Fils and Göppingen was shut down entirely due to the storm, causing a significant impact on commuters in the region.
- The storm brought not only disruptions to train traffic but also heavy rain and high winds, amounting to 80 liters per square meter and 80 kilometers per hour, respectively, affecting all modes of transportation in the greater Stuttgart area.
- Despite the difficult weather conditions, railroad teams worked tirelessly in Stuttgart and surrounding areas to restore the affected rail line and minimize the impact of the storm on train traffic throughout Baden-Württemberg.
