Rail replacement services (Schienenersatzverkehr or SEV in German) are buses and other vehicles that are deployed when trams, underground trains or buses are unable to operate on their route. A distinction is made between unplanned and planned rail replacement services. Here, we explain why we need to use rail replacement services.

Rail replacement services (Schienenersatzverkehr or SEV in German) are buses and other vehicles that are deployed when trams, underground trains or buses are unable to operate on their route. A distinction is made between unplanned and planned rail replacement services. Here, we explain why we need to use rail replacement services.

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Whether it’s by bus, underground train or tram, tens of thousands of people use the BVG’s services every day. To make sure your route is accessible, it’s important to inform yourself before you start your journey. There are various ways you can do this. We’ll show you how it works here.

To make sure your route is accessible, it’s important to inform yourself before you start your journey. There are various ways you can do this. We’ll show you how it works here.

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Let’s be honest with ourselves: Even with the impressive frequency of the BVG’s service, delays or early departures can occur in the timetable and cause considerable frustration. In this article, we’ll explore how such situations come about, and why external factors are so often the cause.

Let’s be honest with ourselves: Even with the impressive frequency of the BVG’s service, delays or early departures can occur in the timetable and cause considerable frustration. In this article, we’ll explore how such situations come about, and why external factors are so often the cause.

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