Morning chaos on lines Biella-Santhià and Biella-Novara due to blockages by certain vegetation on the tracks
Update on the Chaotic Morning Commute 🚉
The weather took a sour turn yesterday, causing quite a headache for morning commuters in Biella. The severe storms left debris on the tracks, leading to the unfortunate cancellation of multiple trains on the Biella-Santhià and Biella-Novara lines.
The unfortunate cancellation list includes the Santhià-Biella regional train, which was scheduled to roll in at San Paolo at 8:14 AM. The morning direct train to Torino from Biella and the first train to Santhià at 7:47 AM were among the victims too, along with the Biella-Novara train. The shocking surprise at the station forced some passengers to hit the road with their cars to beat the impending delays and make it to work or university on time.
Surprisingly, this wasn't a one-time issue. Severe weather damage seemed to have hit the Biella-Santhià line hard, suspending service between Santhià and Salussola. On the Novara-Arona section, tree branches came crashing down, halting service between Arona and Oleggio, with ongoing cancellations and route restrictions.
Luckily, Trenitalia dashed some of the commuters' worries by advising them to use their online Cerca Treno tool to check real-time updates[1]. But, the drama didn't end there. It was revealed that more disruptions were to be expected later in the week (6 May), as a planned strike was on the horizon[1].
Sigh! Here's to hoping for some clear skies and smooth rides ahead! ☔️
- The public-transit disruptions due to the weather in Biella last week affected the Biella-Santhià and Biella-Novara lines, resuming only after storms left debris on the tracks.
- Passengers of the Santhià-Biella regional train, the morning direct train to Torino from Biella, the first train to Santhià at 7:47 AM, and the Biella-Novara train were stranded due to the cancellation of multiple trains.
- The weather not only impacted trains but also the industry of transportation, as severe weather damage resulted in the suspension of service on the Biella-Santhià line between Santhiá and Salussola.
- Financial implications of the disruptions were a significant concern for many commuters, as Trenitalia advised them to use the online Cerca Treno tool for real-time updates amid ongoing cancellations and route restrictions.
- Despite the resumption of some services, more disruptions were anticipated later in the week due to a planned strike, posing further challenges for the public-transit system, especially the Santhià-Novara line.
