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Railway Delay in Elztal Due to Lightning Strike at Forest Church

Train travel on the Elztalbahn is currently encountering delays and some cancellations due to a lightning strike disrupting a level crossing in the Waldkirch-Batzenhäusle region. Delays have been escalating since the afternoon, with estimated wait times of approximately 15 minutes. The length...

Rail Disruption on Elztal Line Due to Lightning Strike at Forest Church
Rail Disruption on Elztal Line Due to Lightning Strike at Forest Church

Railway Delay in Elztal Due to Lightning Strike at Forest Church

Disruption on Elztalbahn Due to Lightning Strike

A lightning strike has caused a significant disruption on the Elztalbahn in the Waldkirch-Batzenhäusle area, affecting passenger travel. The exact duration of the disruption is currently unclear.

DB InfraGo, the infrastructure operator responsible for the Elztalbahn, is working diligently to resolve the issue. However, no new information about the cause of the disruption or the location of the affected section has been provided.

The disruption has resulted in delays of approximately 10 to 15 minutes on the Elztalbahn. Partial cancellations are also expected. Passengers are advised to adjust their travel plans accordingly and regularly check the electronic timetable information on bwegt.de/fahrplanauskunft or bahn.de for updates.

The current traffic announcement for the Elztalbahn disruption can be viewed on the SWEG website at: https://www.sweg.de/de/fahrplan-netz/verkehrsmeldungen/#traffic1073

The delays on the Elztalbahn are increasing, particularly in the early afternoon, and passengers should expect the disruption to continue. The Zweckverband Nahverkehr Rheinland (ZNR), the client of DB InfraGo responsible for the maintenance and repair of the affected section of the Elztalbahn, is closely monitoring the situation.

No new information about the extent of delays or cancellations has been provided. Passengers are encouraged to stay informed and plan their journeys accordingly.

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