Replacement services in regional transport during the general renovations: How do they work?

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    Replacement bus services ensure that people can still reach their destinations during the general renovation. Read on to discover how to find the bus stop for replacement services and how to recognise the buses.

    The replacement bus service symbol looks like this

    This pictogram shows the way.

    Replacement service pictogram
    Replacement service pictogram
    Copyright: DB InfraGo Personenbahnhöfe

    How to find the bus stop for replacement services?

    At each location, the route between the station and the bus stop is signposted with purple signs, posters and the replacement bus service symbol. The bus stops are also clearly and visibly marked. 

    Replacement bus stop

  • Direction pointers for replacement services on the station floor
  • Direction pointers for the replacement service
  • Signs and benches at the bus stop for the replacement service
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    • Direction pointers for replacement services on the station floor
      Copyright: Deutsche Bahn AG / Andreas Varnhorn
    • Direction pointers for the replacement service
      Copyright: Deutsche Bahn AG / Oliver Lang
    • Signs and benches at the bus stop for the replacement service
      Copyright: Deutsche Bahn AG / Oliver Lang
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    This is what the buses look like from the outside

    All the buses are completely purple and have "Ersatzverkehr Replacement Service" written on the side. The symbol for the replacement bus service is also easy to recognise. Digital displays on the side and front of the bus show the bus route number and destination.

    Buses

  • The replacement service symbol on the bus
  • Two replacement buses parked next to each other
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    • The replacement service symbol on the bus
      Copyright: Deutsche Bahn AG / Stefan Wildhirt
    • Two replacement buses parked next to each other
      Copyright: Deutsche Bahn AG / Stefan Wildhirt
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    Is there Wi-Fi on the bus?

    Free Wi-Fi and USB power points are available on the buses.

    USB power point and USB cable
    USB power point and USB cable
    Copyright: Deutsche Bahn AG / Stefan Wildhirt

    Always well informed

    • Timetables will be provided well in advance via the usual DB information channels (bahn.de/en and DB Navigator) and in local public transport apps
    • Reliable and consistent real-time information on buses and connections will be available 
    • Use your smartphone for real-time updates on your journey: view departure boards for each stop and track your bus with live maps