Train service disruption between Rastatt and Aachen; services temporarily halted.
Train service on the Rhine Valley line between Rastatt and Achern stations has been stemmed since roughly 11:30 AM today, thanks to an accident causing injury in Baden-Baden, as confirmed by the Albtal-Verkehrsgesellschaft (AVG).
Your morning commute has taken a hit, people! Lines S7 and S71 trams have ground to a halt in this troublesome section, and Deutsche Bahn trains aren't moving a muscle along the line between Rastatt and Achern either. The RE2 bound for Konstanz and the RE7 headed toward Freiburg/Basel have also found themselves in this pickle.
Duration of chaos uncertain
At around 12:20 PM, the AVG decided to deploy a replacement bus service between Rastatt and Achern stations. Yet, the duration of this emergency backup and precisely when trains and trams will return to their usual routes remains a mystery.
According to a spokesperson from the AVG, trams from Karlsruhe are attempting to squeeze through, turning around at Rastatt before making their way back.
It's always a bumpy ride when accidents happen, folks. Keep fingers crossed for a swift resolution, and remember to check with Deutsche Bahn or local authorities for the very latest updates.
- The disruption in the Rhine Valley line isn't confined to trains alone; it has also affected the other industry of public-transit, particularly lines S7 and S71 trams.
- The finance sector might need to factor in additional expenses for commuters due to the halt in transportation services, particularly general-news related to the train accidents causing delays on Deutsche Bahn and other regional trains such as the RE2 bound for Konstanz and the RE7 headed toward Freiburg/Basel.
- As transportation alternatives like buses are deployed into service, the public should remain vigilant and cautious of non-routine travel conditions, especially when traveling on public-transit, in light of the ongoing accidents and subsequent uncertainties on the resumption of normal service.
