Upcoming SWB Marathon on October 6 results in alterations to bus and tram routes within Bremen
On October 6th, 2024, the city of Bremen will host the 19th SWB Marathon, and several bus and tram lines will be affected by road closures along the marathon route. Here's what you need to know:
Tram Line 6 and Bus Line 27
Tram Line 6 will be diverted, and Bus Line 27 will replace its service on the affected section between Findorff and the city center.
Bus Lines 24 and 25
These bus lines will have modified routes, possibly terminating early or being rerouted around closed streets.
Other Tram Lines
Some tram lines that cross the marathon route may experience delays or temporary stop suspensions.
General Notes
Expect longer waiting times and possible service interruptions between approximately 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM during the marathon hours. Extra BSAG staff and information points will be available at major stops to assist passengers.
For complete and precise details, including exact alternative stops and detour routes, it is recommended to check BSAG's official website or customer service closer to the event date, as changes can be updated for safety and traffic conditions.
The current route plans, timetables, and detours can be viewed online at www.bsag.de and via the FahrPlaner app.
Here is a summary of the affected lines:
- Tram lines 2, 3, and 8, as well as bus lines 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, and 31 of the Bremer Straßenbahn AG (BSAG)
- Regional Bus Lines 630 and 670 will start and end in Borgfeld instead of the city center during the marathon
- Lines 730 and 740 will start and end at Weserpark instead of the city center
- Line 750 will start and end in Huckelriede instead of the city center
- Line 28 will be diverted between Universität and Überseestadt-Nord via several stops during the marathon
- Line 26 will skip the stops Hauptbahnhof-Nord/Messe, Bürgerpark, Findorffallee, Eickedorfer Straße, Hemmstraße, and Fürther Straße in both directions
- The stop Friedrich-Engels-Straße on Line 26 will be temporarily moved to the intersection of Friedrich-Engels-Straße/Habenhauser Landstraße
- The stop Pfarrfeldsweg on Line 26 will be temporarily moved to Friedrich-Engels-Straße at house number 37 in the direction of Überseestadt
- In Habenhausen, Bus Line 26 will be detoured between Friedrich-Engels-Straße and Pfarrfeldsweg
- Schlehenweg and Staustraße will be skipped on Line 26 during the marathon
- Bus Line 25 will skip the stops Theodor-Heuss-Allee, Herbststraße, Lohmannstraße, Hemmstraße, Stuttgarter Straße, and Weidedamm-Süd during the marathon
- Lines 101, 102, 120, and 121 will start and end in Huckelriede instead of the city center during the marathon
- Line 27 will end at the Bürgerpark stop during the marathon, skipping Weidedamm-Nord, R.-A.-Schröder-Straße, Ricarda-Huch-Straße, Innsbrucker Straße, Utbremer Ring, Hemmstraße, Eickedorfer Straße, and Findorffallee
- Thousands of runners will participate in the marathon.
The marathon route starts at the town hall and ends on the market square.
The SWB Marathon in Bremen on October 6th, 2024, as it passes through the city, will affect several transportation services, including Tram Line 6 and Bus Line 27, which will be diverted or replaced. The affected public-transit lines also include Bus Lines 24 and 25, which may have modified routes, regional Bus Lines 630 and 670, and others like Line 730, 740, 750, 28, 26, and 25. For detailed information, check BSAG's official website or customer service closer to the event date. The finance department, spectators, and sports enthusiasts gathering in Bremen for the marathon could possibly impact the local industry without proper planning.
