Berlin's U1 line services have been suspended indefinitely due to both staffing and infrastructure problems, leading to significant cancellations. For over eleven days, daytime services have seen every third train cancelled and every second train cancelled in the evenings. Passengers are directed to use the parallel U3 line, which has become overcrowded. The BVG expressed in a statement that operational challenges necessitate these adjustments, while insiders cited a lack of drivers as a critical issue. There is no clarity on resuming normal operations for the U1 line.
The U1 line in Berlin has faced significant disruptions, with every third train cancelled during the day and each second train in the evening for more than a week.
Berlin's BVG has acknowledged ongoing operational challenges, leading to reduced train services and a lack of clarity on when normal operations on the U1 line will resume.
The Berlin passenger association Igeb has raised concerns about the continued disruptions, stating that the situation results in a significant decline in service quality for the U1 line.
Insiders from BVG reportedly summed up the situation with a simple statement: "No drivers," indicating a critical staffing issue affecting train services.
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