Severe restrictions on rail traffic in Berlin: After a fire in a cable mast, local, regional and long-distance traffic was disrupted on Friday. Travelers should expect restrictions at least until the evening.
Following a firein a cable mast in the Jungfernheide district, there have been severe restrictions on long-distance, regional and S-Bahn traffic in Berlin since Friday morning.
According to Deutsche Bahn, several switches and switch controllers cannot be operated. The section between the main station and Spandau is affected. According to the preliminary status of the investigation, a technical reason was rejected, it was said.
Long-distance trains will be rerouted via the northern outer ring of Berlin and Gesundbrunnen. There is no stopping in Spandau.
There are also canceled transfers, delays and stops in regional transport. Among other things, the RE4 and RB10 lines will be redirected.
Trains on lines RE6, RB14 and RB21 will be canceled on the affected route.
On the S-Bahn in Berlin, the Ringbahn lines S41 and S42 are interrupted between Westend and Gesundbrunnen. There is another bus service.
On their website, the S-Bahn talks about damage in the Jungfernheide area. According to the fire department, five meters of cable burned on the railway bank between Beusselstrasse and Jungfernheide stations. The fire was extinguished. According to the initial status of the investigation, a technical reason was rejected. A federal police spokesperson told rbb that a suspected arson attack was being investigated.
The repairs are said to take some time. The restrictions are expected to last until the evening. The railway wants you to avoid the Jungfernheide area and move to the BVG.
Broadcast: rbb24 Inforadio, 2nd August, 2024, 8:04 am
2024-08-02 08:09:17
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