Bahn chaos between Nuremberg and Bamberg: Arson causes failures!

Bahn chaos between Nuremberg and Bamberg: Arson causes failures!

Hirschaid, Deutschland - The rail travelers between Nuremberg and Bamberg currently have to prove patience. A fire in a track underpass in Markt Hirschaid ensures massive restrictions on rail traffic. On July 4 at around 3 a.m., the fire in the pedestrian underpass broke out, as parked pallets and wooden slats that were stored for a construction site, caught fire. The exact circumstances of the fire point to arson, which is why the criminal police are now determined. The estimated property damage amounts to around 25,000 euros, but could still increase due to possible consequential damage, report the Augsburger General .

The fire brigade had difficulty getting the fire under control quickly. As a result, the train route between Nuremberg and Bamberg is now likely to be completely closed until July 10th. This applies not only to regional transport, but also the ICE connections between Nuremberg and Erfurt. Travelers must therefore expect to redirect and extend the travel time of around 90 minutes. The trains concerned from Erlangen and Bamberg are completely eliminated, while the S-Bahn trains on line S 1 only drive to Forchheim and turn there, as North Bavaria reported.

consequences for regional traffic

The chaos in rail traffic affects numerous connections. All regional trains between Nuremberg and Bamberg were deleted, and especially the lines RE 10, RE 19, RE 20, RE 29, RE 29 and the S-Bahn lines must live with these restrictions. Instead, a rail replacement traffic with buses between Forchheim and Bamberg was set up. However, travelers should prepare for the fact that the buses are excessively busy due to the high rush. In addition, there are holds due to street work that cannot be approached, which is why large taxis are used at the non -served stops to defuse the situation.

These developments not only have an impact on the rail travelers in Bavaria. The ICE trains with connection between Berlin and Munich also have delays and train failures. By Thursday morning, passengers will have to expect significant delays of up to 90 minutes, since some trains have been redirected or deleted, which confuses the entire travel planning, such as Merkur . 

The responsible authorities are working hard to examine the damage and release the route again as quickly as possible. Travelers are recommended to inform themselves regularly about current timetables and the condition of the rail replacement traffic. The police also call on witnesses to report their observations regarding the fire in order to advance the investigation. The situation remains tense, and many hope that the rail connection will soon work smoothly again.