Fire on the train: Restrictions on the Berlin-Cottbus railway line!

Fire on the train: Restrictions on the Berlin-Cottbus railway line!

Lubolz, Deutschland - A worrying incident occurred on the railway line between Berlin and Cottbus, where a turned train wagon opened in flames. The fire appeared when the wagon stood near Lubolz, in the Dahme-Spreewald district. Fortunately, the train was empty at the time of the incident and there were no injuries. The information from Tagesspiegel According to the cause of the fire is so far unclear.

The effects on regional traffic are noticeable. Due to the necessary clean -up work, there were delays and failures, especially for the popular lines RE2 and RE7, which commuters promote between Berlin, Cottbus and other cities. A track between the Lübben stations (Spreewald) and Brand Tropical Islands has now been released again, but when the second track will be completely passable again remains uncertain. Substitute buses were already used in the night after the fire to close the gaps in the transport network.

long -term restrictions for commuters

The problems for travelers could drag on even longer. Between Berlin and Cottbus, further disabilities can be expected by Christmas 2024. As lr-online in particular are pending work that the lines Re2 (nauen-Berlin-Cottbus) (Dessau - Berlin - Senftenberg/Cottbus). From mid -December 2024, commuters will have to expect detours and train failures, which is why it is advisable to search for alternative connections and to plan their trips well.

• re2: failures between Königs Wusterhausen and Nauen in the night from 16 to December 17th to December 17th, with the last continuous train at 7:23 p.m. from Berlin Central Station to Cottbus.
• re7: Individual trains fail between Berlin Wannsee and Königs Wusterhausen or Berlin Ostbahnhof, especially on December 17th and 18th.

commuter and the Christmas travelers are called to use the S-Bahn as a reliable alternative to get stress-free to the destination.

overview of current rail connections

For everyone who is looking for an overview of current rail connections and delays, the Zugfinder . The positions of long -distance trains in Germany and adjacent countries can be viewed here. There are also historical data on delays that ensure better planning. The possibility of checking connection connections can be of great benefit for travelers, especially in times of restrictions and construction work.

The next few weeks will be a challenge for many travelers. A good knack for travel planning can make the difference, especially in the hectic Christmas season. It remains to be hoped that the situation will soon improve and that the causes of the fire will be informed.