train cancellation
der Zugausfall, die Zugausfälle
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train cancellation
The cancellation of a scheduled train service along all or part of its route.
Wegen eines Zugausfalls mussten die Reisenden mit dem Bus weiterfahren.
Because of a train cancellation, the passengers had to continue their journey by bus.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Zugausfälle |
| genitive | des Zugausfalles |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Zugausfall | die Zugausfälle |
| accusative | den Zugausfall | die Zugausfälle |
| dative | dem Zugausfall | den Zugausfällen |
| genitive | des Zugausfalles des Zugausfalls | der Zugausfälle |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Zugausfall' (train cancellation) is made up of 'Zug' (train) and 'Ausfall' (cancellation). The head word 'Ausfall' (cancellation) indicates that a scheduled service does not take place.
Der Zugausfall wurde erst kurz vor der Abfahrt angekündigt.
The train cancellation was only announced shortly before departure.
'Zugausfall' (train cancellation) is particularly common with 'wegen' (because of) and 'bei' (in the event of). In standard German, 'wegen' usually takes the genitive, while 'bei' takes the dative.
Wegen eines Zugausfalls kam sie zu spät zur Arbeit.
Because of a train cancellation, she was late for work.
Bei einem Zugausfall informiert die Bahn die Fahrgäste über Ersatzverbindungen.
In the event of a train cancellation, the railway company informs passengers about alternative connections.
Common expressions include 'von einem Zugausfall betroffen sein' (to be affected by a train cancellation), 'einen Zugausfall melden' (to report a train cancellation), and 'über einen Zugausfall informieren' (to provide information about a train cancellation). These phrases are particularly common in travel information and transport updates.
Viele Pendler waren von einem Zugausfall betroffen.
Many commuters were affected by a train cancellation.
