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Railway chaos on December 5th: Surprising train cancellation in Hauenstein!
The Pirmasens-Landau train connection was canceled on December 5th due to staff absence due to illness. Replacement traffic not set up.
Railway chaos on December 5th: Surprising train cancellation in Hauenstein!
There is double excitement in Hauenstein: On December 5, 2024, travelers on the Pirmasens – Landau rail connection had to deal with massive inconveniences. The train scheduled for 11:40 a.m. was canceled without replacement and route users were fobbed off with scant information. The station notices simply stated that the train could not run due to a “short-term illness of the staff”. Those affected reported a complete lack of information, which was no better even on the Internet. Deutsche Bahn (DB) explained that in this case it was not possible to organize a replacement at short notice, which is due to the increasing shortage of skilled workers in the industry, as it emphasizes. There was initially no information about the impact of the failure on other railway lines in the region.
Festive atmosphere despite train cancellations
But while train travelers wait for their connections, Hauenstein will become the center of the pre-Christmas atmosphere this evening. The Christmas market in the heart of the city opens its doors at 6 p.m. The event opens with festive sounds from tower brass, which get visitors in the mood for the coming days. On the following days, Saturday and Sunday, the market presents a diverse range of handicrafts - from hats to nativity scenes. Musical contributions, including a performance by the Schola singing group, will delight the audience on Saturday, while St. Nicholas will provide a good atmosphere on the same day at 5:45 p.m. There are also numerous readings in the festively decorated fairy tale room and an Advent concert by the Good News gospel choir in the Bartholomew Church on Sunday evening.
The combined developments of the rail disruption and the Christmas market are bringing both challenges and festive joy to the region, with many visitors and commuters having to take special detours to experience the festivities. The organizers of the Christmas market are optimistic and hope that many visitors will come to Hauenstein despite the traffic problems.
All details about the train cancellations can be found here wochenblatt-reporter.de, while information about the Christmas market is on rheinpfalz.de can be found.