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Kiel-Rendsburg railway line: rescue operation causes massive disruption
Kiel-Rendsburg railway line closed due to rescue operation. Replacement traffic and delays expected on RE74, RB75.
Kiel-Rendsburg railway line: rescue operation causes massive disruption
The railway line between Kiel and Rendsburg has been closed since Monday afternoon due to a rescue operation near Schülldorf in the Rendsburg-Eckernförde district. A total of 67 passengers were affected who were forced to leave a northern train that was traveling on the tracks at the time. This situation has unpleasant consequences for travelers, as delays and train cancellations are already to be expected on lines RE74 and RB75. According to [kn-online.de]. In order to still offer travelers an option, emergency bus services have been set up, although departure times may vary.
These current disruptions are not the only challenges facing local rail transport. From October 25, 2024, replacement buses will also be in use due to construction work on switches and tracks in the region between Kiel and Eutin. The affected railway lines RE83 and RB84 are affected and the operator Erixx has organized a replacement service. The direct bus then runs between Kiel and Eutin every half hour and thus offers a continuous connection without intermediate stops. A minibus is also available for commuters between Ascheberg and Plön to ensure a connection to the replacement rail service in the direction of Kiel or Lübeck. This measure is expected to last until October 30, 2024, as ndr.de reports.
Incident management in rail transport
The current problems illustrate how important effective disruption management is in rail transport. International coordination is required if disruptions last longer than three days. DB InfraGO AG includes the manual for international emergency management in its collaboration with other infrastructure operators. This handbook describes standards and procedures for dealing with major international disruptions and establishes communication processes aimed at improving cooperation. According to dbinfrago.com, infrastructure managers must also create contingency plans for serious incidents in order to respond appropriately.
The latest developments show that there is still an urgent need for action in the area of rail transport infrastructure. Both in unforeseen operations such as in Schülldorf and in planned construction work, communication between operators and travelers must be clear and efficient in order to minimize inconveniences. Updates on the situation are published continuously so that travelers can always find out about the latest developments.