To facilitate travel to the stadium, MVG introduced a special operating schedule, though the journey home threatened to become problematic.
Many FC Bayern Munich supporters heading to the DFB-Pokal match against RB Leipzig this Wednesday, February 11 (kick-off at 8:45 PM), were able to breathe a sigh of relief. Due to the 24-hour warning strike by public transport employees, subway trains did not operate on a standard schedule; however, MVG representatives announced the launch of special shuttle trains to transport spectators to Fröttmaning.
“Disruptions Expected”: Fans Urged to Arrive Early
Under the emergency plan, subway trains from 5:30 PM until the end of service operated exclusively on the Marienplatz – Fröttmaning route. These trains served all intermediate stations along this section. MVG representatives stated: “Due to limited staffing, full line operations could not be maintained; however, it was possible to launch special shuttle services with standard capacity.”
Police, club management, and transport authorities urged spectators to arrive as early as possible, as the stadium opened its doors at 6:30 PM. This decision helped prevent overcrowding before the start of the game. “Despite all efforts, restrictions occurred during travel to and from the stadium,” FC Bayern emphasized in an official statement.
An additional alternative for fans was an enhanced bus route from the Donnersbergerbrücke S-Bahn station, which began operating at 4:30 PM. These buses delivered passengers to the Kieferngarten stop, from which the arena is approximately a thirty-minute walk. Shuttles were also deployed from the FC Bayern Campus parking lot at Ingolstädter Straße 272.
Major Challenges Post-Match: S-Bahn Service Heavily Restricted
More significant difficulties awaited fans after the game, especially considering the possibility of extra time. In addition to the MVG strike, construction work on the second main line meant that S-Bahn service was significantly restricted after 10:20 PM.
Due to the reduced frequency of services, transport officials recommended planning the journey home down to the minute. Those with the option were advised to have relatives pick them up by car from any station between Fröttmaning and Marienplatz. Shuttle buses continued to run after the match, traveling directly from Kieferngarten to Karlsplatz (Stachus).
Reasons for the Strike: The Verdi union called on all MVG employees covered by the Bavarian collective agreement to conduct a 24-hour warning strike from Wednesday (3:30 AM) to Thursday (3:30 AM). The organization is demanding a pay increase of 668.75 euros and a reduction in the work week. Representatives of Bavarian cities rejected these demands, citing excessive costs.
The strike impacted all subway lines. Regarding surface transport, approximately half of the buses operated, as private contractors working for MVG did not participate in the action. Tram service depended on the actual turnout of drivers for their shifts. Passengers were advised to check the MVGO app for real-time route information.
Source: Munich Transport Company Data
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