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train traffic
The totality of all train journeys and the related organization on a rail network or a specific route.
Wegen eines technischen Defekts war der gesamte Zugverkehr für mehrere Stunden unterbrochen.
Because of a technical defect, all train traffic was interrupted for several hours.
This word is made up of 'der Zug' (the train) and 'der Verkehr' (traffic). The 's' in the middle is a linking s that connects the two words. It literally means 'traffic of trains.'
Der Sturm hat den Zugverkehr in ganz Norddeutschland lahmgelegt.
The storm brought train traffic throughout northern Germany to a standstill.
The combination with '-verkehr' (-traffic) is very productive in German. If you know the pattern, you can understand many words, for example 'Straßenverkehr' (road traffic), 'Flugverkehr' (air traffic), or 'Schiffsverkehr' (ship traffic).
Wegen des Feiertags wird mit starkem Straßenverkehr gerechnet.
Because of the public holiday, heavy road traffic is expected.
'Zugverkehr' (train traffic) is often used with verbs that describe a disruption. Typical phrases are 'der Zugverkehr ist gestört/unterbrochen/eingestellt' (train traffic is disrupted/interrupted/suspended).
Aufgrund von Bauarbeiten ist der Zugverkehr am Wochenende eingeschränkt.
Due to construction work, train traffic is limited on the weekend.
rail traffic
'Bahnverkehr' and 'Zugverkehr' both describe traffic on rails. 'Zugverkehr' mainly means the movement of trains on a route or in an area. It is often used when talking about delays, closures, or timetables. 'Bahnverkehr' is a bit broader and can refer to the whole operation of the railway, including the rail network and organization. The words are easy to confuse because they often appear in similar news contexts. If you are talking specifically about trains that are running, 'Zugverkehr' is often more precise. If you mean railway operations in general, 'Bahnverkehr' fits well.
Der Zugverkehr auf der Strecke nach München läuft heute wieder normal.
Train traffic on the route to Munich is running normally again today.
Wegen des Sturms ist der Bahnverkehr in der ganzen Region stark eingeschränkt.
Because of the storm, rail traffic throughout the region is severely restricted.