North Brenner Strait: Regional administrator and citizens’ initiative in Berlin

North Brenner Strait: Regional administrator and citizens’ initiative in Berlin

If the Bundestag does not come to Rosenheim, the regional administrator must go to Berlin. It is difficult to deal with the issue just because of the location of the files Brenner entrance to the north to decide, says Rosenheim district administrator Otto Lederer (CSU) to BR24. “It would be something completely different if you … Read more

After explosions in Cologne: Photos of another suspect

After explosions in Cologne: Photos of another suspect

The police are now also using photos to search for a suspect in the explosion at a clothing store in downtown Cologne. The images come from a surveillance camera in Cologne Central Station, investigators announced on Friday. It has now been established that the wanted man boarded a S-Bahn line 6 in the direction of … Read more

Long-distance train from Switzerland evacuated in Memmingen because of combat knife

Long-distance train from Switzerland evacuated in Memmingen because of combat knife

A drunk man with a combat knife triggered a major operation at Memmingen train station. A long-distance train from Zurich to Munich was stopped and evacuated there on Thursday evening. Police cordon off Memmingen train station and evacuate train Railway staff called the police about the 31-year-old drunk. The police then cordoned off Memmingen station. … Read more

Automation: SBB will close counters at six stations in the canton of Zurich in 2025

Automation: SBB will close counters at six stations in the canton of Zurich in 2025

The closure of the travel centers is being done in consultation with the Zurich Transport Association, as the SBB writes in a statement. The locations in Andelfingen, Bauma, Bubikon, Dielsdorf, Pfäffikon and Wald will be converted into self-service stations as of January 1, 2025. “The frequency and ticket sales in these travel centers are very … Read more

Public Transport Strike Week: Demonstrations and Closures Across Northern Germany

Public Transport Strike Week: Demonstrations and Closures Across Northern Germany

As of: March 1, 2024 10:04 a.m At the climax of the nationwide strike week in local public transport, many buses and trains in the north will once again be at a standstill today – now also in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Ver.di and the environmental movement “Fridays for Future” are also jointly calling for a climate … Read more

Armed Iranian asylum seeker holds Swiss train passengers hostage, shot by police

Armed Iranian asylum seeker holds Swiss train passengers hostage, shot by police

Bern (dpa) – Armed with a knife and an ax, a man threatened 14 passengers and the train driver on a regional train in Switzerland and held them hostage for almost four hours. After a police operation around 10:15 p.m., people were able to leave the train unharmed, but the perpetrator was shot, as Attorney … Read more

Extreme Winter Weather Causes Flight Cancellations and Traffic Disruptions in Germany

Extreme Winter Weather Causes Flight Cancellations and Traffic Disruptions in Germany

As of: January 16, 2024 6:54 p.m Flight cancellations, delays, slippery roads: There is a risk of severe traffic disruptions on Wednesday due to extreme winter weather. The railway offers passengers to postpone their journey – and cancels the train connection. In the south and center of Germany there is a risk of severe traffic … Read more

Rheinbahn to Introduce New Rheintakt Timetable with Numerous Route Changes

Rheinbahn to Introduce New Rheintakt Timetable with Numerous Route Changes

The Rheinbahn will start running the Rheintakt when the timetable changes on Sunday, January 7th. There are numerous changes on almost all routes. A uniform timing scheme should make the timetable easier to understand. In addition, connections are improving on many lines and the trains are more closely aligned with the S-Bahn offerings. By linking … Read more

LH deputy Landbauer: More late and night connections for Lower Austrians

LH deputy Landbauer: More late and night connections for Lower Austrians

Significantly better offer in night traffic for a safe and reliable way home St. Pölten (OTS) – Since December 10, 2023, there have been numerous new late connections and gap closures as well as additional night connections to the regions, such as to Ebreichsdorf, Stockerau, Korneuburg, Schwechat, Wiener Neudorf, Marchegg or Tulln. “With the new … Read more

Regional Train with Hundreds of Passengers Crashes into Tree on Salzburg-Munich Route Due to Storm Zoltan: No Injuries Reported

Regional Train with Hundreds of Passengers Crashes into Tree on Salzburg-Munich Route Due to Storm Zoltan: No Injuries Reported

According to the Federal Police, a regional train with several hundred passengers crashed into a tree on the Salzburg-Munich route. This was twisted and fell onto the tracks due to storm Zoltan. Around 500 passengers had to be taken off the Meridian train. The accident occurred around 4 p.m. between Aßling and Grafing in the … Read more