RE6 between Leipzig and Chemnitz: Wagon open again after diesel smell!

RE6 between Leipzig and Chemnitz: Wagon open again after diesel smell!

The Regional Express 6 (RE6) between Leipzig and Chemnitz has finally taken a positive turn: the first wagon behind the locomotive was reopened. This decision was announced on Thursday after the wagon has been closed due to diesel smell since the end of March. A smell that probably got into the interiors through the air conditioning was a health risk for passengers. The Federal Railway Authority (EBA) had instructed the operator, Transdev Regio Ost GmbH, to block the wagon for the safety of travelers. LVZ reports that…

In the past few months, the Situation for travelers has been anything but easy. Due to the blocking, there were only two out of three double -decker cars available to passengers, which often led to overcrowded trains. An attempt to provide more space with an additional wagon failed because the tower mechanism was not compatible. The smell of diesel alone was not the only problem: As the EBA reported, harmful diesel emissions could get into the passenger dreams through air conditioning, which in particular endangered people in need of protection. Saxon side offers further information…

safety concerns spray the return

The EBA checked the problem on site, interviewed travelers and carried out rides. The surveys showed that the old diesel locomotives of the 223 exhaust gases emit over the roof, which can be absorbed by the air intake of the subsequent cars. All of this, all of this lay the basis for an initially strict decision. An expert opinion recommended that the first wagon continue to block the first wagon to avoid possible health impairments by exhaust gases.

At the same time, an additional bus traffic every 30 minutes ensured that the missing places on the rail could be compensated. This additional traffic takes place until Friday evening to give travelers the opportunity to reach the destination without stress and crowds.

The light at the end of the tunnel

The good news for all commuters and travelers is that the three wagons of the RE6 will be available again from Thursday. The reopening of the first wagon is a small but significant step in the direction of the situation on this important connection. Nevertheless, it remains to be seen how Transdev Regio Ost GmbH hopes to solve the problem of diesel emissions in the future.