Disruption on Rhine Railway expected on Tuesday and Wednesday due to strike action.
Düsseldorf, Germany - The public transportation system in Düsseldorf is set to face disruptions on Wednesday, 1st March, as the unions Rheinbahn and NahVG have announced a strike. The strike, which was also announced for Tuesday, 28th February, is expected to significantly impact local trams, buses, and trains operated by Rheinbahn.
Here's a breakdown of the affected lines on Wednesday:
- Line 785 will run between "D-Heinrich-Heine-Allee" and "Langenfeld S"
- Line O14 and O19 (TaxiBus with reservation) will operate between their respective stations
- Line 746 will run between "Velbert ZOB" and "Mettmann-Stadtwald S"
- Line 778/779 will run between "Benrath S" and "Garath S"
- Line 770 will run between "Velbert ZOB" and "Ratingen-Hoels S"
- Line O5 and O6 will run between their respective stations
- Line M3 will run between "Am Seestern" and "Langenfeld S"
- Line U79 will only run within the Duisburger area, ending at "Duisburg, Kesselsberg"
- Line 831 will run between "Krefeld, HPZ Uerdingen" and "Meerbusch, Haus Meer"
- Line 751 will run between "Ratingen-Hoels S" and "D-Kaiserswerth, Klemensplatz"
- Line 736 will run between "Kirchplatz" and "Jägerhaus"
- Line 782 will run between "D-Heinrich-Heine-Allee" and "Solingen Hbf."
- Line 771 will run between "Velbert ZOB" and "Ratingen Mitte"
- Line 730 will run between "Freiligrathplatz U" and "Benrath - Urdenbach, Südallee"
- Line 722 will run between "Stadthalle" and "Vennhauser Allee"
- Line 721 will run between "Flughafen Terminal A/B/C" and "Gothaer Weg"
- Line 896 will run between "Flughafen Terminal A/B/C" and "Messe, Osteingang"
- Line SB51 will run between "D-Flughafen Bf" and "Kaarster Bf"
- Line U76 between "Handelszentrum" and "Meerbusch, Haus Meer" will have some trains running
- Line 834 will run between "Oberkassel, Belsenplatz" and "Düsseldorf Hbf"
It's worth noting that only S and regional trains are expected to run as usual during the strike. The P&R parking lot at Südpark will not be available on the strike day.
Visitors of the Euro Shop trade fair, running since Sunday, may be affected by these disruptions.
As with the last warning strike, Rheinbahn will try to maintain an emergency timetable. Passengers are advised to prepare for significant disruptions on both Tuesday and Wednesday.
To get precise and current details about the strike impact on 28th February and 1st March, it's recommended to consult Rheinbahn’s official website or customer service, local news outlets in Düsseldorf, and relevant union announcements (Rheinbahn and NahVG). Typically, such strike actions are announced in advance by unions and transport operators, including information about affected lines, strike timing, and alternative travel options.
For live updates and official sources specific to Düsseldorf's public transport strikes, you can follow Rheinbahn's social media channels or sign up for their newsletter. Stay informed and plan your travel accordingly.
The strike by unions Rheinbahn and NahVG on both Tuesday, 28th February, and Wednesday, 1st March, is likely to impact the finance and industry sectors in Düsseldorf, as the disruptions to the public transportation system may affect the commute of workers and goods transportation. Visitors of the Euro Shop trade fair, which is running from Sunday, may also experience difficult travel conditions due to the strike.
