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Restrictions on rail traffic: replacement buses on several routes!
Train travelers in southern Baden-Württemberg must expect restrictions and replacement buses on the Gäubahn from 10 p.m. on Friday.
Restrictions on rail traffic: replacement buses on several routes!
Travelers in the southwest Baden-Württemberg region face a challenging weekend. How zvw.de reports, rail passengers have to adapt to several restrictions due to construction sites and closures. The main area affected is the popular Gäubahn, which runs from Stuttgart to Switzerland. This route will be closed from 10pm on Friday evening until 2.30am on Monday morning, meaning travelers will have to switch to replacement buses running between Oberndorf, Rottweil and Singen.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) recommends that passengers find out about the current circumstances in advance. In addition to the Gäubahn there are also the Black Forest Railway and the High Rhine Railway affected. Track and sleeper work is currently taking place on the Black Forest Railway between Karlsruhe and Konstanz and will last until October 17th. During this period, buses will also be in use to replace the trains between Villingen, Donaueschingen and Engen.
Additional restrictions
A special focus is also on the Hochrheinbahn, which runs between Basel and Erzingen. The electrification of the route will be officially launched shortly, which will temporarily lead to the cancellation of some trains between Waldshut and Erzingen. The DB plans to replace the diesel trains with a continuous overhead line, which should bring long-term environmental and efficiency benefits.
Punctuality in regional transport is subject to loud DB slight fluctuations, which is due, among other things, to high construction activity and capacity bottlenecks. Punctuality in bus services has also deteriorated slightly due to the tense staffing situation.
Customer satisfaction varies, although current satisfaction in regional transport remains stable. The positive trend brought about by the Germany Ticket 2023 was able to attract some travelers, but the elimination of the 9 euro ticket dampened demand. In addition, earnings growth came under pressure due to increased energy costs and general cost increases. Nevertheless, it shows that the company continues to invest and the number of employees is above the level of the previous year.
For rail travelers in the region, this means that it is advisable to find out about alternatives and changes in good time to ensure the smoothest possible journey. Keeping an eye on travel plans could prove to be the right thing to do!