Bahn-chaos: ICE between Berlin and Munich late until Monday!

Bahn-chaos: ICE between Berlin and Munich late until Monday!

Hirschaid, Deutschland - Currently, ICE passengers between Berlin and Munich have to bring patience. The promised new timetables and routes hang on a screw, because working on the railway line near Bamberg again causes problems. According to Tagesschau.de , the consequences of a brand in a pedestrian tunnel are concerned. This incident not only led to considerable damage to the tracks, but also to ensure that the repair work now lasts longer than originally planned.

The fire that occurred on Friday night last week caused bent tracks and massive impairments. The responsible authority had expected a repair by Thursday, but reality looks different. The construction of a makeshift bridge drags out and the new completion date for the route has now been set to Monday in the early morning hours. In the meantime, travelers have to expect diversions via Würzburg, which extend the travel time by around 90 minutes.

damage and investigation

In addition to the route changes, the incident also affects local transport. On the route between Forchheim and Bamberg, the train remains closed until at least in the middle of next week. According to Br.de , checking the load-bearing capacity of the rail systems is necessary before the connection can be released. Expert has determined massive damage to the underpass, which made the closure inevitable. The criminal police have already started the investigation into suspicion of arson and is looking for witnesses.

For travelers, this means that they have to adjust to significant travel time extensions. The train has set up replacement buses between Forchheim and Bamberg. In addition, a few trains end depending on the direction of travel, which does not make the situation easier. Many passengers are unsettled and are advised to obtain information before starting travel.

A look at the future of the train

The challenges that the railways are currently standing are not only technically, but also politically and ecologically important. Climate change increases the relevance of the railway as an environmentally friendly means of transport. Statista pointing out that measures to promote sustainable mobility, such as reducing VAT for rail traffic, are planned. While the number of passengers promoted before the Corona crisis has steadily increased, it is undisputed that Germany was in the way in comparison to countries such as Austria or Switzerland.

A good service is essential for the train to efficiently shape the relocation of personal and goods transport and to reduce CO₂ emissions. However, the recent incidents show that there is still a lot of work ahead of us. By Monday it remains exciting whether the travelers can implement their travel plans smoothly again.