Germany: Severe rail disruptions likely at Munich Central Station into at least late Sept. 8 following damage to overhead line

Event

Significant rail transport disruptions are likely at Munich's Central Station into at least late Sept. 8 due to damage to an overhead line. Most service has been suspended at the facility as of the early evening of Sept. 7. The outage is also causing numerous knock-on cancellations as regional and long-distance trains alter routes to avoid Munich Central Station. Only diesel trains operated by Bayerische Oberlandbahn are continuing to operate normally through the station. While authorities indicate the outage will likely last through the evening of Sept. 8, disruptions could extend into the early hours of Sept. 9 as carriers reposition rolling stock and work through their passenger backlogs.

While authorities indicate the outage will likely last through the evening of Sept. 8, disruptions could extend into the early hours of Sept. 9 as carriers reposition rolling stock and work through their passenger backlogs. Associated road traffic disruptions have been reported near Munich Central Station and could continue well into the evening of Sept. 7.

Advice

Reconfirm all rail travel plans involving Munich Central Station. Allow additional time if traveling in Munich, particularly near Munich Central Station.