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Train travel at Christmas: Corona rules at DB - this must be observed

2020-12-02T20:21:03.617Z


Due to Corona, Deutsche Bahn trains are currently underused, but they could be full again around Christmas. The DB defines new rules. 


Due to Corona, Deutsche Bahn trains are currently underused, but they could be full again around Christmas.

The DB defines new rules. 

  • At

    Christmas

    , the trains of the

    Deutsche Bahn (DB) are

    expected to be full again.

  • In order to bring travelers safely to their destination, the group has adopted new

    corona rules

    .

  • There are some rules

    to be observed

    when

    traveling

    by

    train

    on public holidays.

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

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.

According to its own statements, the railway intends to increase the current timetable by around 10 percent.

Companies

Deutsche Bahn AG

CEO

Richard Lutz (since March 22, 2017)

Headquarters and sales

Berlin, 42.7 billion EUR (2017)

founding

January 1, 1994

Traveling at Christmas: Deutsche Bahn (DB) with new Corona rules - fewer reservations possible

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 the

DB Group announced

.

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 reservable.

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.

+

Around Christmas it can get crowded again on DB trains.

(Archive image)

© Angelika Warmuth / dpa

Restrictions on long-distance journeys by DB due to Corona: More hygiene measures at Christmas

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.

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.

Traveling by train should also be safe at Christmas.

Group spokesman Achim Stauß explains in the video how exactly we will implement this.

More information here: https://t.co/lGE5F1FOBy #SAFE #corona pic.twitter.com/BWxPkOtVkM

- Deutsche Bahn AG (@DB_Presse) November 26, 2020

Before traveling at Christmas, check the utilization of the Deutsche Bahn (DB)

If you

do not feel safe enough

despite the current

measures

, you can still do a lot yourself

to avoid 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.

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)

* fr.de and fnp.de are part of the nationwide Ippen digital editorial network.

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Source: merkur

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