Train expands Monday offer on S1 - Berlin's transport chaos looms as BVG strike halts nearly all services

Berlin's public transport faces major disruptions next week. A warning strike by BVG on Monday, February 2, will nearly halt all services. Meanwhile, Deutsche Bahn is adjusting S-Bahn schedules and replacement buses to ease pressure on commuters.

The BVG strike on February 2 will bring most buses, trams, and U-Bahn lines to a standstill. Only a few essential services may run, leaving passengers with limited options.

On the S-Bahn network, extra trips will operate on the S1 line. Trains between Zehlendorf and Potsdamer Platz will run every five minutes throughout the day. This change aims to reduce overcrowding during the strike.

Wedding station remains closed to S-Bahn trains until February 9. As a result, Deutsche Bahn will reintroduce replacement buses between Gesundbrunnen and Wedding. The move follows ongoing construction work in the area.

Evelyn Palla, who became CEO of Deutsche Bahn in October 2025, is overseeing these adjustments. Her restructuring measures include temporary solutions to maintain services during disruptions.

The BVG strike will severely limit transport options on February 2. Passengers on the S1 line will see more frequent trains, while replacement buses will cover the gap left by the Wedding station closure. Commuters are advised to plan ahead for delays and alternative routes.