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Berlin S-Bahn Delays From Westkreuz Switch Repair Disrupt S3, S5, S7 and S9

No timeframe has been given for restoring regular service, the operator says.

Overview

  • A defective switch at Berlin’s Westkreuz prompted repair work Tuesday morning, the operator reported.
  • Line S5 now runs only between Strausberg Nord and Charlottenburg, with its Westkreuz stop suspended.
  • Trains on S3, S5, S7 and S9 are operating with delays rather than broad cancellations.
  • The slowdown affects services in the city’s west, according to dpa reports carried by local outlets.
  • Media and operator notices describe the changes as in effect now with further updates pending.