Broken overhead line in Zurich causes disruption to rail traffic
Published: Friday, Aug 2nd 2024, 12:20
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Rail traffic between Zurich main station and Winterthur is interrupted due to a damaged overhead line. In addition to various S-Bahn connections, long-distance services are also affected. According to SBB, the disruption will last until at least 2 pm.
The interruption also affects long-distance trains between Zurich main station and St. Gallen, among others, according to the SBB website. In the meantime, a rail replacement service has been set up on the affected section of track between Effretikon ZH and Winterthur. SBB recommends avoiding the area as far as possible.
An initially recommended alternative route via Bülach is now also no longer possible. The route can also no longer be used due to overhead line damage.
According to SBB, an S-Bahn train damaged an overhead line. A freight train following behind then tore it down.
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