S-Bahn

Deutsche Bahn is busy replacing switches on Berlin's most important 'S-Bahn' train tracks. This means that neither Berliners nor tourists will be able to take 'S-Bahn' rides between Ostbahnhof and Zoo for two weeks.

Berlin's 'S-Bahn' train system is experiencing technical problems all the time. Delays and cancellations have annoyed thousands of passengers since yesterday.

The new year brings new fares for Berlin's public transport. Day tickets will see the largest price hike.

Employees of Deutsche Bahn, which operates the S-Bahn train system in Berlin, are sounding the alarm. This time it is about severe issues at the operations center for these trains in Berlin's Halensee borough. Because of a shortage of manpower, the situation seems to be unbearable. The publication 'Netzblatt Extra' reported about this first.

After three warning strikes at Berlin's main public transport provider BVG and years of construction-related delays and closures, residents will have to put up…