Central Station in Bochum temporarily shut down: Travel services suspended
Bochum Central Station to Close Travel Center, but Train Tickets Remain Accessible
In a significant change for Bochum Central Station, the traditional travel center will be closing its doors in December. The decision comes as a result of Deutsche Bahn's collaboration with other providers, offering tickets for local transport by regional trains.
Despite the closure, train tickets will continue to be available for passengers. The future of train ticket sales at Bochum Central Station involves a shift towards alternative providers such as ticket machines, online platforms, and partnerships with third-party vendors.
Deutsche Bahn, acknowledging the trend towards digital purchases, is likely to prioritize digital ticket sales in the new setup. However, the company has also expressed a desire to maintain the offer for paper format tickets.
The exact locations of the new travel centers or partner offers at both Bochum and Gelsenkirchen Central Stations are not specified yet. The report by WAZ indicates that the situation at Gelsenkirchen Central Station is similar to Bochum's, with a shift towards digital ticket sales and collaboration with other providers.
The closure of the travel center does not affect the availability of train tickets overall. Other providers also sell train tickets locally, ensuring continued service for passengers.
The decision to close the travel center at Bochum Central Station is due to Deutsche Bahn no longer finding it profitable to operate the facility. The company's move mirrors a significant decrease in sales at travel centers in recent years, as more people opt for digital ticket purchases.
Meanwhile, at Gelsenkirchen Central Station, the Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr (VRR) and distribution partner Transdev are taking over the DB service, following a similar pattern.
For those preferring paper format tickets, rest assured that they will still be available in a new, dedicated travel center or through offers from other partners.
As always, for the most current official details, checking Deutsche Bahn communications or Bochum station announcements directly would be advisable.
Due to Deutsche Bahn's collaboration with other providers, the traditional travel center at Bochum Central Station will close, though train tickets will remain accessible through ticket machines, online platforms, and partnerships with third-party vendors.
The future of train ticket sales at Bochum Central Station also includes the option for paper format tickets for those who prefer them, even with the shift towards digital purchases.
