Chaos on the Re6: Chemnitz fights for punctual rail traffic!
Chaos on the Re6: Chemnitz fights for punctual rail traffic!
Chemnitz, Deutschland - In the past few weeks there have been increasing problems on the RE6 railway line between Chemnitz and Leipzig. Passengers plague both train failures and delays. Technical problems, including defective toilets and difficulties with the doors of the trains, have been increasing, especially since the introduction of double -decker trains in December. These technical defects have prompted the Verkehrsverbund Mittelachsen (VMS) to convene a top conversation with those responsible, to find solutions, such as
The railway line is single -track and not electrified, which makes it particularly susceptible to disorders. According to the VMS, the use of modern electric railcars is not possible in this situation. Disturbed GDR travel cars were used from 2014 until the introduction of the double-decker trains. In the long term, state -of -the -art battery brackets from Alstom should be used from December 2023, but the delivery is delayed. Instead, used double -decker trains are rented for bridging, the use of which, despite the pressing problems, was initially not satisfactory. The plans now stipulate that the new battery brovels will be delivered from summer 2025 and may be in operation from December 2025. VMS managing director Mathias Korda has demanded the greatest possible effort to create a stable driving. As part of a package of measures, mobile maintenance teams are to be used to remedy the frequent failures and delays. It is also announced that the staff of the Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn (MRB) should take part in training in order to improve the quality of service and to better inform passengers. Hotlines should be set up so that employees can access help faster. Relief trains between Chemnitz, Riesa and Leipzig should provide additional capacities, especially during the rush hour. With a view to the challenges expected to open the Capital of Culture 2025 in Chemnitz, a special increase in efficiency in the coming months is necessary. The VMS plans to use a total of 75 additional trains and almost 50 buses to manage the expected rush of several ten thousand visitors, such as mdr.de reported. measures to improve the situation
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