S-Bahn Berlin in the strike: Problems on the S3 route-train traffic interrupted and emergency plan disturbed

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According to a report by www.moz.de Commuters on the S3 of the S-Bahn Berlin are experiencing a back and forth today. During the strike of the GDL (union of locomotive leaders) on Thursday (November 16), an emergency timetable with a 20-minute cycle is actually valid on the S3 (as well as for the S1, S46, S5, S7 and S9).
For late Wednesday evening, however, the strike emergency plan does not work smoothly on the S3. The train traffic is interrupted between the Berlin-Köpenick and Wuhlheide train stations.

Local effects in Berlin

The interruption of train traffic between Berlin-Köpenick and Wuhlheide affects many Berlin commuters who use this route every day. The recommendation of the S-Bahn to use the means of transportation of the BVG for the bypass of the blocked section of the route leads to increased demand for buses and trams in this area. This could lead to overcrowded vehicles and longer travel times, especially during peak times.
The continued problems with the strike emergency plan could also lead to frustration and dissatisfaction among the commuters who have already struggled with the effects of the strike.
However, the S3 line continues to run every 20 minutes between Erkner and Köpenick as well as between Wuhlheide and Berlin Ostbahnhof, which could at least offer a certain relief for the commuters in these areas.