DSB cuts regional train services on Zealand due to staff shortages

Danish State Railways (DSB) is set to significantly reduce its regional train services on the island of Zealand for nearly a month, from July 20 to August 16. The cuts are primarily driven by a shortage of train personnel, exacerbated by extensive track work currently underway across the region.

Commuters will experience disruptions, with several key routes affected. Trains running between Slagelse and Copenhagen Airport, bypassing Copenhagen Central Station, have been canceled entirely. Services between Næstved and Copenhagen Central Station via Køge will operate only once per hour. During off-peak times, there will be a single train departure per hour between Nykøbing F, Næstved, and Copenhagen Central Station, requiring passengers to change trains in Næstved.

DSB has stated that the reduction in service is a direct consequence of insufficient staffing. However, the railway company is actively working to address the issue by recruiting and training more train drivers. This marks the second time DSB has extended a period of reduced regional train services on Zealand, indicating a persistent challenge in maintaining full operational capacity.