Commuters’ patience was tested once again on Wednesday, December 10th, as the Munich S-Bahn Stammstrecke (main line) faced significant disruptions. The Deutsche Bahn (DB) announced on its operational status website that passengers should expect considerable delays, with some reaching up to 40 minutes.
Signal Repair Causes Extensive Delays on Munich Stammstrecke
According to DB, the disruption began shortly after 7 AM due to a signal repair. The central section between Munich-Laim and Donnersbergerbrücke, particularly in the direction of Ostbahnhof, was the most affected, with delays extending up to 40 minutes.
Although the issue was declared resolved around 10 AM, residual delays of up to 20 minutes, and in some isolated cases even more, persisted across the Stammstrecke and the entire S-Bahn network. Additionally, some S-Bahn trains turned back prematurely in the outer areas.
Affected S-Bahn Lines and Duration of Disruption
The disruption and subsequent delays impacted several S-Bahn lines, including S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, and S8. The impairments continued until approximately 12 PM, after which traffic gradually returned to normal.
This incident follows previous warnings from the police regarding luggage thieves, especially at Munich’s main train station, during the pre-Christmas travel season, though this current disruption was unrelated to such warnings.
The recurring issues on the Stammstrecke highlight ongoing challenges for Munich’s public transportation system, particularly during peak commuting hours. Authorities continue to work on improving infrastructure and operational efficiency to minimize future disruptions for the thousands of daily commuters relying on the S-Bahn network.
Source: https://www.augsburger-allgemeine.de/bayern/riesige-verspaetungen-muenchner-stammstrecke-wieder-von-grosser-stoerung-betroffen-12-12-25-112963410
