How long will the Waldenburgerbahn be suspended?

Authorities have announced a multi‑day suspension while engineers inspect damaged track parts and a catenary mast. Timelines depend on safety tests, parts availability, and weather. Expect phased restoration, with buses bridging gaps until full certification. Check BLT’s live updates each morning for service windows, station access guidance, and any partial reopenings.

What do BLT replacement buses mean for my daily commute?

Buses follow set detours and may add transfer time, especially at peaks. Expect crowding and fewer seats than on trains. Verify stop locations, accessibility, and ticket validity before travel. Build in a buffer for meetings or school runs. If possible, shift start times or work remotely until rail service resumes.

How does the Bubendorf fire affect businesses at the Greenplaces site?

Tenants may face access limits, utilities outages, and damage assessments that pause production or services. Upstream suppliers and last‑mile deliveries can be delayed. Firms should notify clients, switch to remote tasks, and preserve dated records for insurance. Coordinate with landlords on safety sign‑offs, re‑entry timing, and temporary workspace options.

What should SMEs do about insurance and legal steps now?

Review property and business‑interruption cover, document lost hours and canceled orders, and file notices within policy deadlines. Keep correspondence with customers and staff. Follow official safety directives around the site. Engage brokers to clarify deductibles and evidence needs, and confirm whether extra transport costs during the disruption are reimbursable.

Law and Government

February 09: Bubendorf Fire Halts Waldenburgerbahn, Disrupts BLT Ops

ByDanny Kontos February 9, 2026

On February 09, the Bubendorf fire damaged track components and a catenary mast, forcing a multi‑day Waldenburgerbahn suspension and BLT replacement buses. The Greenplaces building fire hit a site that hosts about 40 firms, heightening short‑term disruption for commuters and SMEs across Basel‑Landschaft. For investors and operators, the event spotlights infrastructure vulnerability, emergency response coordination, and business‑interruption exposure. We outline what riders, employers, and local stakeholders should do while authorities secure the corridor and assess the full extent of the damage.