Waiting for reopening - Tourist railroad line in the Upper Black Forest still closed
It will still take several more weeks until the popular Black Forest line between the train stations Titisee and Seebrugg in Schluchsee (both in Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald district) is accessible again. A DB spokesperson reported on inquiry that operation is scheduled to begin on July 22. In the meantime, buses will be used as a replacement.
Recently, the DB announced that the section, also known as the "Three Lakes Line," between Titisee and Seebrugg would remain closed at least until Sunday (30.6.). It was closed at the end of May due to a landslide.
Heavy rainfall caused the landslide. Trains on Line S1 can no longer operate on this section. The areas around Titisee and Schluchsee are visited by tourists from within and outside Germany.
According to a DB spokeswoman, the railway infrastructure in the area was not damaged. However, to enable train traffic, a slope needs to be secured. The DB had already asked passengers for understanding regarding the restrictions.
The closure of the "Three Lakes Line" in the Upper Black Forest is affecting tourism in Titisee and surrounding areas. With the train station at Titisee-Neustadt (Donauschwarzwasser) serving as a major hub, German Railways (DB) is urging consumers to consider alternative transportation methods like buses.
Despite the ongoing traffic disruption, the weather in Baden-Württemberg has been favorable for other tourist attractions, such as Titisee and Breisgau, which are not directly impacted by the landslide.
The reopening of the train line on July 22 is highly anticipated, as it will help alleviate the increased traffic in Titisee, possibly driven by tourists looking to escape the city storms, seeking tranquility in the Upper Black Forest. The railroad stakeholders are hopeful that theDB's efforts will bring normalcy to train operations, thus providing a better travel experience for passengers.
