photo: Slovenske železnice/IMPORTANT: Slovenian Railways warns of possible train delays due to Tour of Slovenia 2022
The Tour of Slovenia, a five-stage bicycle race, will take place in Slovenia from June 15 to 19, 2022. The event, which is being hosted by Slovenia, is expected to attract cycling enthusiasts from across the world.
The route of the race spans across several parts of Slovenia and is expected to cross many railroad crossings, which may result in train delays. The Slovenian Railways has warned passengers about these potential delays and has advised them to plan their journeys accordingly.
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The first stage of the race took place on June 15 between Nova Gorica and Postojna. On June 16, the race will take place between Ptuj and Rogaško Slatina, and the third stage will take place on June 17 between Žalec and Celje. The fourth stage of the race will be held on June 18 between Laško and Veliko Planina, and the final stage will take place on Sunday, June 19, between Vrhnika and Novo Mesto.
Given that most of these routes cross railway crossings, there is a likelihood of traffic congestion in these areas, which could lead to delays of individual passenger trains. This event is expected to attract many spectators, both in person and via live broadcast on the Eurosport TV channel. The increase in traffic to and from the event could further exacerbate train delays in these areas.
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To mitigate the potential inconvenience caused by these delays, the Slovenian Railways is considering alternative bus services to ensure that passengers can reach their destinations on time. It is essential that passengers who plan to travel on Slovenian trains during this time remain informed about any schedule changes that may occur during the event. The Slovenian Railways will provide regular updates and advisory information for passengers to help them plan their journeys effectively.
In this regard, the national carrier urges passengers to follow all changes and developments on the official website.
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