Intense snowfall in Solingen results in limitations on bus transportation
On Thursday, winter-like weather conditions caused significant disruptions to public transportation in Solingen, a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Line 683, which typically runs between GWP and Krahenhoehe, is currently not serving Unterburg and is turning back at Krahenhoehe. As a result, buses are only running as far as Graefrath and turning back there, causing disruptions in the direction to Vohwinkel.
Similarly, Line 695, which usually serves Schulstraße in Solingen, is no longer stopping at this location. Additionally, it is not serving the Abteiweg stop. The line is currently shuttling between Bahnhof Mitte and Schulstraße in Graefrath.
Line 696 is currently unable to serve the Glaessner Street.
Several lines had to temporarily remove stops from their schedules or experience severe disruptions. As of 3:00 PM, lines 684 (Hasselstraße - Widdert) and 697 are completely suspended.
It is worth noting that areas at higher elevations continue to be particularly hard hit by the weather conditions.
For detailed, up-to-date information on Solingen public transport lines 683, 684, 689, 695, 696, and 697—such as affected routes or current service adjustments—you would typically consult the official Solingen public transport provider (e.g., Verkehrsbetriebe Solingen or VRS) or regional transport authorities’ websites or customer service channels.
No recent specific public transportation disruption details or current service adjustments for these bus or tram lines in Solingen were found in the available search results. Additionally, there were no reports about strikes or labor actions affecting Solingen’s public transport lines, and there were no transport-related disruptions mentioned in the general safety and travel advisories for Germany.
Recent mentions of transportation developments in the nearby NRW region focus on future changes like battery trains replacing diesel on the RE 47 line starting 2026, not disruptions or immediate changes.
Stay tuned for further updates on the situation in Solingen's public transportation system.
The winter-like weather conditions have impacted various transportation options in Solingen, with Line 683 only reaching Graefrath and turning back, causing issues for passengers heading towards Vohwinkel. Line 695 is now shuttling between Bahnhof Mitte and Schulstraße in Graefrath instead of serving Schulstraße in Solingen and Abteiweg. Similarly, Line 696 is unable to serve Glaessner Street. Several lines, including 684 and 697, have been temporarily suspended, and tourists seeking up-to-date information should consult official transportation providers or regional authorities.
