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Cable Theft Disrupts Berlin S-Bahn Services, S26 Fully Suspended

Targeted overnight theft forces timetable reductions on S1, S2, S25 and halts S26 operations, with no clear timeline for restoration.

Am Freitag kommt es zu Einschränkungen im Berliner S-Bahnnetz.

Overview

  • A cable theft overnight on April 25 has caused significant disruptions to Berlin's S-Bahn network, affecting key lines S1, S2, S25, and fully suspending S26.
  • S1 and S2 are operating on modified 10-minute intervals on specific segments, while S26 remains entirely out of service.
  • Passengers are advised to use alternative BVG routes, including U-Bahn lines U6 and U8, the Ringbahn S41/S42, and tram line M10, to navigate affected areas.
  • The extent of the theft and the identity of the perpetrators remain unknown, with investigations ongoing.
  • S-Bahn Berlin has not yet provided a timeline for when normal services will resume, leaving commuters uncertain about recovery efforts.