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Shortage of personnel at Harz narrow-gauge railways: train operations in danger!
The Harz narrow-gauge railways are struggling with a lack of staff and technical problems that are already leading to timetable changes.
Shortage of personnel at Harz narrow-gauge railways: train operations in danger!
What's going on in the picturesque regions of the Harz? The Harz narrow-gauge railways (HSB), which are very popular as tourist attractions, are currently struggling with serious challenges. The timetable has recently had to contend with numerous changes and short-term cancellations. Above all, the lack of personnel is putting the railway in distress, which is particularly noticeable in the signal boxes in Wernigerode and Nordhausen. Here the train conductors regulate train traffic and their absences due to illness often prevent smooth operation, reports news38.de.
What exactly does the current situation at HSB look like? The persistent failures are particularly noticeable in the shift operation of the signal boxes. This year was the second time HSB had to contend with such a bottleneck. The job market for skilled workers in rail transport is severely limited and HSB is facing great difficulties in finding suitable staff. Despite efforts to recruit new staff, the number of trainees remains low. The railway company does provide training itself, but the training is lengthy and demanding. There are also technical problems in the form of old steam locomotives, some of which are 70 years old. These factors exacerbate the already critical situation, so news38.de.
Optimism despite hurdles
Despite the difficulties, HSB remains optimistic about the future. The employees are busy maintaining operations and finding solutions to the staffing situation. It turns out that the need for well-trained specialists in this industry has urgently increased. The HSB is committed to improving training and is actively looking for new talent in order to defuse the situation in the long term. news38.de highlights that the narrow-gauge railways are still appreciated by tourists.
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