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TUESDAY TROUBLES: Freezing Rain Hits Munich Airport and DB Railroad
Brace yourself, travelers! Munich, Germany, is forecasted to receive freezing rain on Tuesday, and it's likely to cause some chaos at Munich Airport and Deutsche Bahn (DB) railroad services.
The airport plans to use the first half of the day Tuesday to de-ice their operating areas. Afterwards, air traffic should resume around noon, but potential restrictions and flight cancellations still loom. "Stay tuned," the airport advises.
DB also warns of further severe disruptions to rail services in southern Germany, due to the chilly weather. Passengers should expect restrictions until December 6, DB announced via X, their online service (formerly Twitter). In the Munich area alone, over 80 overhead line faults required repairs on Monday.
As a result of these faults, every train on routes like Munich - Salzburg, Munich - Innsbruck, and Munich - Lindau/Zurich has been cancelled. Munich Central Station can only accommodate a limited number of long-distance trains at this time, DB says. Hence, they recommend postponing journeys in and out of Munich.
Last weekend, heavy snowfall led to traffic disruptions in various parts of southern Germany and Bavaria, including Munich itself. The airport ceased operations, and the main railway station was closed. Local transit, like S-Bahn trains, buses, and streetcars, were also off the grid. In many locations, the authorities advised people to stay home for safety reasons.
Bonus Insights:
- Impact on Transit Systems: Freezing rain and snow can also impact transportation systems elsewhere, like in the Île-de-France region in France. Departments such as Yvelines, Val-d'Oise, and Essonne have been placed under a yellow alert for the risk of snow and freezing rain, leading to potential disruptions to Transilien SNCF and RER lines A, B, C, D, and E, and Transilien lines H, J, K, L, N, P, R, U, and V.
- DCF77 Transmitter: Germany's DCF77 transmitter, a longwave time signal and standard-frequency radio station, can experience longer-lasting transmission service interruptions due to strong winds, freezing rain, or snow-induced T-antenna movement.
- Eurostar and Renfe: In other instances, snow and stormy weather conditions have caused cancellations and schedule changes for Eurostar and Renfe trains, but the specifics are not directly related to Munich or southern Germany.
Remember, local weather forecasts and transportation updates from Munich Airport and Deutsche Bahn will provide the most accurate information about the impacts of freezing rain on transport in Munich and southern Germany. Stay safe and enjoy your journey, rain or shine!
