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Elbe ferry Coswig paused: staff shortage causes detours!
The Elbe ferry Coswig is paused due to a lack of staff, which leads to detours for passengers. Operations are scheduled to start again on Friday.
Elbe ferry Coswig paused: staff shortage causes detours!
The Elbe ferry Coswig in the Wittenberg district is taking another break. The ferry is currently closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays due to a lack of staff. An absence due to illness caused this situation, which is not the first time this year. How MDR reported, this results in long detours for passengers, as the nearest options for crossing the Elbe are on the A9 and in Wittenberg.
The ferry service could resume from Friday, so that the route between Coswig and Wörlitz can then be used again. This ferry has a special meaning as it facilitates the Elbe cycle path towards the Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz and the Lutherstadt Wittenberg. However, in the event of flooding, ice, fog or other adverse weather conditions, ferry operations are suspended; there is also no service in the months of January, February and December elberadweg.de is to be read.
Heterogeneous challenges in ferry operations
As much as the ferry makes life easier for residents and tourists when the weather is good, the reality of its operation is complicated. Low water also leads to restrictions in shipping traffic downstream, which could mean that the passenger ships of the White Fleet in Magdeburg also have to adjust their routes. The lack of ferry guides is also a widespread problem and is not just crippling the ferry in Coswig. How Mirror reported, the situation is not unique and affects many regions along the Elbe.
The yaw cable ferry itself works in an impressive way: it uses the current of the river by anchoring it to the bank with a wire rope, thus enabling a reliable crossing. The angle of attack of the ferry is regulated by adjusting the cable lengths. The ferry does not require its own engine, which makes operation not only environmentally friendly but also cost-efficient.
For special trips with the Elbe ferry, those interested can contact Stadtwerke Coswig (Anhalt) on 034903 67161. The current situation shows again and again how important the availability of local transport options is, especially in times when other options are few and far between. The Elbe ferry remains an important part of the regional infrastructure and the possibility of crossing should return soon.