The PKP Intercity journey from Poland to Berlin is full of difficulties. There are strikes on the railways
The carrier PKP Intercity writes about serious problems. Tourists are already feeling the changes, all because of trade union strikes in Germany. We reveal what you need to be ready for.
Train travel is often full of experiences, regardless of whether we travel within the country or abroad. Recently there has been a lot of talk about, among others: about a woman who had to get off the train because her dog had a muzzle that was too loose. This time the problem is on a larger scale and will be felt by everyone traveling from or to Berlin. Trade unions in Germany plan to strike until November 17.
Do you have Berlin travel plans? Remember about the difficulties
PKP Intercity media informed about the difficulties. The strikes that have been going on in Germany since Wednesday, November 15, mean that some trains have to run slightly differently than usual. These mainly concern those going from Poland to Berlin and vice versa – from Berlin to Poland. Travelers must be prepared for a transfer.
“We inform about changes in connections due to trade union strikes in Germany. This situation affects the operation of selected trains to/from Berlin on November 15-17,” the carrier reported on its website.
Tourists have to transfer. This is what a journey from PKP to Berlin looks like
On Thursday, November 16, the changes are as follows. Trains departing from Warszawa Wschodnia station to Berlin will only reach Rzepin. We are talking about those no. 456 on the Graz Hauptbahnhof – Berlin-Charlottenburg route, no. 248 on the Warszawa Wschodnia – Berlin Hbf route, no. 246 on the Warszawa Wschodnia – Berlin Hbf route, no. 48 on the Warszawa Wschodnia – Berlin route, no. 58 Gdynia Główna – Berlin, no. 46 on the relationship Warszawa Wschodnia – Berlin, no. 56, Przemyśl Główny – Berlin, no. 44, Warszawa Wschodnia – Berlin, no. 40, Warszawa Wschodnia – Berlin. After changing trains in Rzepin, tourists will take special buses to Rzepin Frankfurt (Oder) and they will go further DB (Deutsche Bahn) regional trains.
There are also trains that will leave from Rzepin station and they will be: No. 457 Berlin-Charlottenburg – Graz Hauptbahnhof, No. 59 Berlin Hbf – Gdynia Główna, No. 49 Berlin Hbf – Warszawa Wschodnia, No. 247 Berlin Hbf – Warszawa Wschodnia, No. 249 Berlin Hbf – Warszawa Gdańska, No. 57 Berlin Hbf – Przemyśl Główny, no. 47 Berlin Hbf – Warszawa Wschodnia, no. 41 Berlin Hbf – Warszawa Wschodnia, no. 45 Berlin Hbf – Warszawa Wschodnia.
On Friday, November 17, the following trains will leave from Rzepin station: No. 57 from Berlin Hbf to Przemyśl Główny, No. 47 from Berlin Hbf to Warszawa Wschodnia, No. 41 from Berlin Hbf to Warszawa Wschodnia, No. 45 from Berlin Hbf to Warszawa Wschodnia. On this day there will also be, among others: replacement bus transport.
This is how long it will take to travel by replacement transport. You can change the date
According to PKP Intercity, replacement buses are to run from the square in front of the station in Rzepin to the Frankfurt (Oder) station and from this station to Rzepin. Travel time by bus will take approximately 60 minutes. Travelers can travel from Frankfurt (Oder) station to Berlin and vice versa travel by regional trains, journey times may vary depending on the connection.
Anyone who is afraid of changes can change the departure date. “Travellers who have tickets to and from Germany issued by November 15, 2023 for journeys November 15-17, 2023, can travel on the basis of their ticket from November 15, 2023 to November 23, 2023. This applies to all types of tickets, also issued according to special offers including Super Promo International. Travelers who decide to change their departure date can download free seat reservations at the ticket office” – explained the carrier.
In addition, special rules apply for the return of international tickets valid for journeys from and to Germany, purchased in PKP Intercity sales channels until November 15, 2023 and valid for journeys until November 17, 2023.
