The Verdi union is disrupting public transportation in Munich on Thursday with a renewed warning strike. The Münchner Verkehrsgesellschaft (MVG) is attempting to counter the impact with an emergency plan.
Strike Details
Workers began striking on Wednesday, but not until 11:00 AM. This Thursday, the strike will continue throughout the day, lasting until the start of operations on Friday morning. Striking workers will gather for a rally at Marienplatz at 1:30 PM.
Which Buses and Trains Are Running?
According to the MVG, buses are running on nearly all routes throughout the city, but with reduced frequency. There may be some delays and disruptions due to traffic congestion. Night bus lines are largely operating as scheduled.
Buses on the following lines are generally running every 20 to 30 minutes: X30, X35, X36, X80, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58/68, 59, 60, 62, 63, 132, 135, 142, 143, 145, 150, 151, 153, 154, 157, 160, 161, 162, 164, 168, 174, 180, 181, 182.
Buses on these lines are running less frequently, sometimes every 40 minutes or hourly: 100, 130, 134, 136, 139, 140, 141, 144, 149, 155, 158, 159, 163, 165, 166, 167, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 175, 177, 178, 179, 183, 184, 185, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199.
Tram line 20 may operate according to its regular schedule until the complete of service. On line 25, the 10-minute frequency may be maintained until approximately 7:30 PM, after which trains will run at least every 20 minutes.
U-Bahn trains are running on the Fürstenried West – Brudermühlstraße – Implerstraße – Marienplatz – Fröttmaning section approximately every ten minutes. On the Feldmoching – Neuperlach Süd section, there is a 15-minute frequency. From 10:00 PM onward, trains on both sections will run at least every 20 minutes. All other sections are out of service. The MVG notes that U-Bahn journeys are not displayed in the journey planner.
The Münchner S-Bahn, the Deutsche Bahn regional trains, and the MVV regional bus lines are not affected by the strike.
On Wednesday, MVG employees began moving vehicles to the depots at 9:00 AM to avoid trains and buses being stranded on routes when the strike began. At 11:00 AM, the emergency schedule was implemented, as it has been in previous strike rounds. A feared traffic chaos did not occur.
Current service information is available on mvg.de or in the MVGO app, and is being updated continuously.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the strike begin?
The strike began on Wednesday, but not until 11:00 AM. On Thursday, the strike is ongoing throughout the day until the start of operations on Friday morning.
Which transportation lines are not affected?
The Münchner S-Bahn, the Deutsche Bahn regional trains, and the MVV regional bus lines are not being impacted by the strike.
Where can I find the most up-to-date information?
The MVG is providing current service information on mvg.de or in the MVGO app, and the information is being updated continuously.
How will these disruptions affect your daily commute?
