Lokaltog cuts weekend and night services for summer

Lokaltog, which operates rail lines across Zealand, Lolland, and Falster, announced a reduction in train services for weekends and nighttime hours. This change will be in effect from June 29 and will continue for the remainder of the summer. The company stated the reduced schedule is necessary to ensure more stable and robust operations during a challenging period. Lokaltog is still recovering from a severe train accident on the Gribskovbanen line in April, where two trains collided head-on, resulting in serious injuries. The aftermath of the accident has led to several train drivers and essential support staff reporting sick. Additionally, employees have required psychological support, which has further affected the company's ability to maintain its regular service. Stig Allan Nielsen, Lokaltog's operations director, expressed regret over the decision, acknowledging the frustration it may cause customers. He emphasized that the company's primary responsibility is to guarantee stable, safe, and reliable service. The reduced schedule is intended to provide greater predictability for passengers and better working conditions for staff while efforts to normalize operations continue.

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We know that changes and uncertainty about the timetable are frustrating for our customers, and therefore it is also very regrettable that we have to make this decision.