DB to run fewer trains across Germany until August 6 due to heatwave
As Germany braces for temperatures between 30 and 40 degrees, Deutsche Bahn has announced that it will run fewer services between July 29 and August 6.
Deutsche Bahn, the national rail company in Germany, has announced it will reduce train services between July 29 and August 6 due to an upcoming heatwave. Temperatures are expected to reach between 30 and 40 degrees, which puts pressure on the railway infrastructure, trains, and employees. During a previous heatwave, technical faults caused delays, stranded passengers, and cancellations.
DB InfraGO, a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn, released a statement emphasizing the need for more reliable train transport during extreme heat. They plan to run fewer trains during heatwaves, meaning remaining services will be more dependable. Passengers will be informed about cancellations in advance, and DB InfraGO head Philipp Nagl stated that they will take a proactive approach when heatwaves exceeding 35 degrees are forecasted.
From July 29, DB will implement this heatwave strategy across North Rhine-Westphalia, Baden-Württemberg, Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Saarland, and from July 30, it will extend to all remaining federal states. Local transport associations determine which services will be cut back, so it is advisable to check with them for region-specific impacts.
Two local transport associations, Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund and Arverio Bayern, have already confirmed they will maintain normal train operations over the next few days.
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