Due to the Corona crisis, the Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains are only slightly busy, but they should be full again at Christmas time.
At
Christmas
,
Deutsche Bahn trains are
expected to be significantly fuller again.
In order to bring travelers safely to their destination, the
DB has decided on
new
corona rules
.
With new trains, additional seats are to be provided.
Frankfurt - Due to the
corona pandemic
, traveling by train has also changed.
The load is currently rather low, but the
trains
could get full again
, especially at Christmas
.
Many people then have to rely on public transport to visit family and friends.
In order to get to your destination safely,
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
is relying on stricter regulations.
Deutsche Bahn (DB): More trains at Christmas because of the corona pandemic
After new corona restrictions were already set by the federal and state governments,
Deutsche Bahn followed
suit.
Specifically, the group relies on more distance, hygiene and space.
Not an easy task, because
more distance and space also
means that fewer passengers can sit on the train.
The solution should be more trains.
"From mid-December we will also be offering thousands of
seats
and more frequent journeys on many routes
with new trains,
" says a DB announcement.
For example, the Hamburg-Berlin route is to be driven every half hour.
With 100 additional trips, the train wants to equalize the Christmas traffic.
"That is twice as many special trains as are normally driven at Christmas," said Berthold Huber, Board Member for Passenger Transport.
The additional trains are to be used from December 18-27.
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Travel with DB for Christmas: Fewer reservations due to Corona distance
Also in the
large areas of
the train, travelers should
get more space
due to
Corona
.
To make this possible, fewer
seats have been
reserved
since November 27, 2020
.
Only one seat can be reserved per double seat, as announced by the
DB Group
.
This should primarily be window seats.
The space next to it remains free.
Only seats that are diagonally opposite can be reserved at tables or in compartments.
In total, a maximum of 60 percent of the seats per train should be reserved.
Couples or people who travel together on the train can reserve seats next to each other in special areas.
It is true that a journey is
still possible
without a
seat reservation
.
However, in order to ensure that all seats on the train can be well distributed,
Deutsche Bahn
recommends that you
make
a reservation
, especially around
Christmas
.
However, it is not free.
Individual reservations cost 4 euros for 2nd class, family reservations cost 8 euros.
It gets more expensive in 1st class.
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With these corona rules, Deutsche Bahn is preparing for Christmas (symbol image).
© Angelika Warmuth / dpa
Long-distance travel by Deutsche Bahn in the corona pandemic: more hygiene measures
But
hygiene on Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains
continues to be the top priority.
Everything is cleaned more often, and the trains have been equipped with sufficient disinfectant.
At
Christmas it
should be increased again.
Traveling by train should also be safe at Christmas.
Group spokesman Achim Stauß explains in the video how exactly we will implement this.
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- Deutsche Bahn AG (@DB_Presse) November 26, 2020
The mask requirement in trains and at stations remains and is controlled by railway employees.
And eating in the on-board restaurant is also taboo, the seats should be kept free for travelers without a reservation.
Before traveling at Christmas, check the utilization of Deutsche Bahn (DB)
If you
don't feel safe enough
despite the current
measures
, you can still do a lot yourself
to escape the
fullest
.
On the one hand, you should consider whether you can travel a few days before
Christmas
.
On the
utilization display Deutsche Bahn
travelers can see when a train will be busy.
"An orange-colored symbol in the travel information shows you when more than half of the seats are likely to be occupied," says DB.
First class is also a way to keep more distance.
Although it is a bit more expensive, it also offers more space and individual seats.
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More rail travelers can be expected again at Christmas - despite Corona.
© Angelika Warmuth / dpa
If you travel by train around
Christmas
, you should also note that the prices for long-distance transport have been adjusted in time for the timetable change on December 13th.
If you want to save, you should book early.
(svw with dpa)
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