Elbe ferry Coswig paused: Lack of staff ensures detours!

Elbe ferry Coswig paused: Lack of staff ensures detours!

Coswig, Deutschland - The Elbe ferry Coswig in the Wittenberg district takes another break. The ferry is currently closed on Wednesday and Thursday because there is a lack of staff. A disease -related failure caused this Situation that does not occur for the first time this year. As mdr , this will lead to long detours for passengers, since the next opportunity to cross the elbes on the A9 and in Wittenberg.

The operation of the ferry could be resumed from Friday, so that the route between Coswig and Wörlitz can then be used again. This ferry is of particular importance because it facilitates the Elberadweg in the direction of the Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz and Lutherstadt Wittenberg. In the event of floods, ice gear, fog or other adverse weather conditions, the ferry operation is set, however, there is no service on the months of January, February and December, as can be read on Elberadweg.de

heterogeneous challenges in ferry operation

As much as the ferry in good weather, the life of residents and tourists makes it easier, the reality is so complicated during operation. Low water also leads to restrictions on shipping downstream, which can mean that the passenger ships of the white fleet in Magdeburg also have to adapt their routes. The lack of ferry leaders is also a nationwide problem and not only traces the ferry in Coswig Lahm. As Spiegel is not unique and does not affect many regions Elbe.

The greed rope ferry itself works impressively: it uses the flow of the river by anchoring it on the shore and thus enables a reliable crossing. The angle of attack of the ferry is regulated by the adjustment of the rope lengths. The ferry does not require its own engine, which not only makes the company environmentally friendly, but also cost -effective.

For special trips with the Elbe ferry, interested parties can contact the Coswig (anhalt) Stadtwerke, on the phone number 034903 67161. Again and again the current situation shows how important the availability of local transport options is, especially in times when other options are rare. The Elbe ferry remains an important part of the regional infrastructure and should soon return to crossing.