Commuters in worries: Railway closure to Berlin forces long travel times!

Commuters in worries: Railway closure to Berlin forces long travel times!

Prignitz, Deutschland - Sustainable mobility or increasing commuter load? A question that currently deals with many Germans. The rail traffic between Berlin and Hamburg is particularly affected. From August, the Re8 from Wittenberge to Berlin will be stopped for nine months. This measure is part of a comprehensive route renovation and already ensures concerned faces with the commuters. Miriam Thiel-alberts expresses her concerns and Forecast long working days for commuters who are pulled in length by the rail replacement traffic.

The rail replacement traffic, which redirect passengers from trains to buses, will significantly extend the travel times. The trip from Tsarenthin to Spandau is currently about 1.5 hours, but the replacement traffic must expect passengers with a travel time of about 3 hours and 4 minutes. "It's just not reasonable," says Thiel-Alberts. At the same time, the Prignitz-Express RE6 does not offer any significant saving and many commuters are faced with the choice whether they switch to the car, which also entails costs and traffic problems.

traffic load or flexible home office?

The uncertainty as to whether switching to a private vehicle is the right decision remains. Since the car trip has to expect additional traffic, the situation could continue to exacerbate by the numerous commuters who want to avoid rail replacement traffic. Thiel-Alberts has already contacted Deutsche Bahn, which assures that the concerns of those affected take seriously and to show understanding for the worries.

Another aspect that should not be unnoticed in this debate are the legal framework. According to WDR , Germany ticket users are entitled to compensation of 1.50 euros in the event of delays or train failures. However, this regulation only applies to delays in local transport, while in the case of rail replacement, no compensation is provided, which also frustrated many commuters.

a shortage of skilled workers through long ways?

Another problem already draws some shift workers who rethink their jobs due to the extended pendulum times. "It cannot be that people have to travel for their work for so long," says Thiel-Alberts. The political decision and the handling of commuter traffic during the construction work are inadequate. The prospect of long working days could urge many to either change the company or switch to a home office if possible.

If you are planning to travel in this turbulent time, you should rely on a variety of technical possibilities in order to always remain informed. The Deutsche Bahn not only offers current timetables on its website, but also provides information about route closures and delays via your DB Navigator app or social media.

In a time when mobility is essential for many people, the upcoming railway closure represents a great challenge. What the future of commuting in the region looks like and whether the wishes of the commuters are heard.