Baden-Württemberg: catenary defective: long-distance trains cannot reach Mannheim

Mannheim (dpa / lsw) - Due to a defective overhead line, long-distance trains from Deutsche Bahn have not been able to travel to Mannheim Central Station since Tuesday morning.

Baden-Württemberg: catenary defective: long-distance trains cannot reach Mannheim

Mannheim (dpa / lsw) - Due to a defective overhead line, long-distance trains from Deutsche Bahn have not been able to travel to Mannheim Central Station since Tuesday morning. There is no stop there, the trains are diverted, as a railway spokeswoman said. Delays and in local transport also with train cancellations must be expected. According to the information, it was unclear why the overhead line was broken.

Bahn employees are on site and trying to find out the cause, the spokeswoman said. Only then can repair work begin. In long-distance traffic, travelers had to expect a delay of at least 30 minutes. Local traffic is currently interrupted between Mannheim and Ludwigshafen. According to the information, it is unclear when the disruption could be resolved.