Due to heat-related damage, no trams will be running this morning. “We’re trying to set up a skeleton network so that the first trams can run later today,” said a spokeswoman for Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe (LVB) in response to an inquiry.
However, regular tram service will not be possible. Buses are expected to run on schedule as much as possible. Passengers should check for current service information before traveling.
According to reports, the high temperatures caused the joint sealant for asphalt and concrete to seep into switches and tracks at many points along the network, where it clumped together. Employees worked around the clock, including through the night, to clear the switches and clean the trams.
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