Interruption due to defective points SBB gives the all-clear after massive restrictions between Olten and Lucerne
Train services are disrupted between Olten and Aarburg-Oftringen. SBB is reporting a technical disruption that is expected to last until at least 7pm.
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- Rail traffic on the Basel - Lucerne axis is interrupted.
- The reason is a fault on the railroad system between Olten and Aarburg-Oftringen.
- Passengers traveling in the direction of Lucerne and Ticino are traveling via Zurich.
Due to a points fault at Olten station, rail services between Olten and Aarburg-Oftringen are currently interrupted and travelers can expect delays, cancellations and detour, according to SBB.
This affects the IC21, IR26, IR27 and RE24 lines on the Basel - Lucerne axis as well as the S23 and S29. Restrictions are expected to last until at least 7 pm.
Passengers traveling between Basel SBB, Olten and Lucerne, Arth-Goldau, Bellinzona, Lugano or Milano Centrale are asked to travel via Zurich main station.
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19.42 hrs
All-clear after deployment of specialist service
SBB reports that the intervention of the specialist service was successful. The points fault has been repaired. Normal train services are expected from around 19:45. However, according to SBB, subsequent delays are to be expected.
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18.20 hrs
Repair team on the way
According to SBB, a repair team should be on site at around 6.30 pm. The specialist service will take care of the defective points. There is no forecast for the duration of the work.
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17.58 hrs
Replacement buses are being organized
SBB is currently organizing replacement bus services between Olten, Aarburg-Oftringen, Rothrist and Murgenthal. However, it will be some time before the vehicles are at their destinations. Please be patient.