Schienenersatzverkehr

rail replacement service

noun SHEE-nen-er-zahts-fer-kair Rare

Usage Note

Schienenersatzverkehr (SEV) is a bus service substituting for trains when a rail section is closed for maintenance or repair. Announced by Deutsche Bahn and widely lamented by commuters.

Examples

"Wegen Bauarbeiten gibt es dieses Wochenende Schienenersatzverkehr."

Natural Translation

Due to construction work there is a rail replacement service this weekend.

Literal Translation

Due to construction work there is rail replacement service this weekend.

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