01 Jun 2023 | 03:34 PM UTC
Switzerland: Trains delayed in the Bellinzona area until the evening of June 1
Rail delays through Bellinzona, Switzerland, on June 1 due to an incident; transport disruptions likely.
Event
Officials suspended rail traffic through the Bellinzona train station on June 1 due to an incident involving a person on the track of the station. Emergency services evacuated the injured person, and law enforcement deployed to investigate the incident. Authorities report that most traffic will resume from 18:00, June 1.
Available rail services will likely experience crowding; increased demand for alternative means of transport is probable. Lingering rail disruptions will likely continue through the evening of June 1.
Advice
Consider using alternative transport for time-sensitive travel. Allow extra time to reach destinations due to increased traffic congestion as the demand for alternative transportation rises. Heed instructions from authorities.
