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Marschbahn runs on time again: Problems with Eider Bridge fixed!
Technical disruptions on the railway between Hamburg and Sylt have been resolved: trains are running as scheduled again, no construction work is disrupting traffic.
Marschbahn runs on time again: Problems with Eider Bridge fixed!
After a nerve-wracking week for travelers between Hamburg and Sylt, the all-clear has finally been given. Deutsche Bahn has announced that the technical faults and the associated construction work on the march track have been resolved. From now on, the trains between Hamburg-Altona and Westerland are running again according to plan n-tv reported.
The problems were caused by a defective Eider Bridge in Sankt Annen in the Dithmarschen district, which partially blocked rail traffic. Travelers had to prepare for delays and the cancellation of some connections. For a few hours on Wednesday, a replacement rail service with buses was set up between Heide and Husum to support travelers. The technicians have worked intensively to repair the bridge, which has now led to a return to normal operations. According to railway spokespersons, there is currently no construction work that could burden traffic, according to information from t online.
Travel chaos in the past
The chaos on the railway line has once again shown how fragile the situation in German rail transport can be. Travelers had to expect unpleasant delays while the technicians did everything they could to make the railway line passable again as quickly as possible. The defects on the Eider Bridge were not only a nuisance for commuters, but also shed light on the overall inadequate rail transport infrastructure in Germany. This problem was discussed intensively, as was the case in the analysis of Boeckler which points out the differences between Germany and other European countries.
Especially when compared to Austria, Switzerland and other neighbors, it is clear that Germany has a lot of catching up to do in a number of areas. The analysis suggests that five key areas of action are crucial for a change in rail policy in order to be able to offer better and more reliable transport services. This includes, among other things, secured and long-term financing as well as consistent digitalization of the infrastructure.
Outlook for travelers
So you can look forward to traveling by train again - hopefully without any further unexpected incidents.