Radio disorders lame rail traffic in the middle of Germany

Radio disorders lame rail traffic in the middle of Germany

rail traffic in the central region of Germany is currently still. A radio disorder that has occurred since around 2 p.m. This disorder primarily affects trains that are on the move in Frankfurt or have this city as a goal. According to a notification of the Deutsche Bahn (DB), travelers have to expect considerable delays, and there is currently no way to say when the company can be resumed.

Deutsche Bahn has confirmed on its website that an “IT disorder” has severely affects the operation of the trains. "We work at the elimination at high pressure," the train assured on its side. This situation is extremely uncomfortable for the many commuters and travelers who rely on a reliable connection.

scope of the disorder

not only the trains that drive directly to Frankfurt are affected, but also all the connections that run across the city or leave there. Regional train traffic in the Rhine-Main area is also based on these systems and is therefore set until further notice. Travelers are advised to switch to other means of transport such as buses, subways and trams, as announced by the Rhein-Main Transport Association (RMV).

The technical disorder concerns the GSM-R radio system, which is responsible for communication between trains and control centers. As long as this does not work perfectly, the trains must not drive. Trips in the southern, eastern or western parts of Germany remain unaffected by this disorder as long as they do not run through the middle of the country.

Frankfurt as a hub

Frankfurt is an important European railway hub with around 1,200 near and long-distance trains every day. The persistent disorder thus has the potential to have far -reaching effects on travel. The company status and the causes of the disorder have so far been unclear, the Deutsche Bahn initially published no further information. While the technicians work under high pressure on the elimination of the problems, it remains uncertain when the normality can be restored in driving.

The situation illustrates the dependence of the modern traffic infrastructure on complex technical systems. A disturbance in such a central area can quickly lead to large traffic chaos and restrict many people in their mobility.