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Appears the direct ÖBB night train from Vienna to Brussels will be canceled on February 2nd, and according to the ÖBB hotline, it is completely uncertain how they will handle this. The replacement connections would involve other train operators such as DB and SNCB, and it is unclear whether they would accept the tickets for their part. So maybe I'll be unable to attend #FOSDEM this year, even though I already booked the tickets early and was certain I could go there.
my train connection to brussels was also cancelled. First time i wanted to attend FOSDEM and it doesn't work 😐
@aslmx For me it's actually the second time, and I was so satisfied with the #NightJet connection last time, that I immediately decided to take it again this year.
The friendly person at the hotline was very sorry and said maybe it would be the right moment to look out for flights, but I'd rather cancel my attendance and maybe visit #FROSCON this year than taking a flight instead of the train. Bonus: it's just this single train connection that gets canceled, the same #NightJet connection is available the week before and after #FOSDEM.
Just had another call with ÖBB, they were able to change the booking so I will be at #FOSDEM at last! 😂