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Winter Woes - Deutsche Bahn Urges Caution for Travelers to Berlin
Germany's travelers heading to Berlin this Monday should brace for potential disruptions on the railroad. Deutsche Bahn advises postponing non-essential journeys, attributing this recommendation to the ongoing winter conditions that have wreaked havoc across southern Germany, especially in Bavaria.
Saturday's severe winter onslaught turned traffic into a standstill. The devastating impact reached beyond railroad services, halting road and air traffic as well. Even though the country's metropolises, like Berlin and Munich, have been hit the hardest, the snow chaos hasn't spared other areas in southern Germany.
As Deutsche Bahn investigates each affected route, they aim to resume normal operations on every affected track on Monday. With the icy overhead lines causing mayhem in Munich, German railroad services have been under pressure since Saturday.
Factors beyond winter weather are also affecting rail services in Berlin. The city's main train station, Hauptbahnhof, is undergoing a two-month construction project starting February 17, 2025. During this period, four of the eight tracks will be operational, leading to diversions, cancellations, omitted stops, and alternative long-distance train stations.
The lower section of the station will undergo a complete closure from March 21 to March 24 and during the Easter holidays from April 18 to April 22. Long-distance trains will operate from alternate Berlin stations during these periods. Regional train services will experience diversions, with some stops being omitted altogether, while long-distance trains will be rerouted to other stations during weekend-long full closures.
However, the S-Bahn, located on the upper levels, will remain unaffected by the construction work. Travelers should consult Deutsche Bahn for detailed route adjustments and advisories.
In light of these challenges, it's essential for travelers to stay informed and adapt their plans accordingly, particularly when relying on the German railroad system.
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