I just returned from Berlin, we day a day trip to Wannsse and Other day Potsdam and saw that buses out of Berlin were different. On page 125 of snapshot Rick says S1 goes directly to Potsdam and S7 requires transfer at Wannsse. It is the opposite, S7 stopped in Nicklosee, 1 stop before Wannsse for swimming, and then continued on to Potsadam. S1 didn't stop at Nicklosee, but rather Wannsse where yo had to switch trains to get to Potsdam. Also note back to Berlin at 4:55 is an Re1 train, cost of S bahn, only takes 20 minutes. If you plan on doing this trip message me.
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You should report this direct to Rick's staff, using the Guidebook Feedback form: https://www.ricksteves.com/forms/guidebook-feedback-form
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On switching trains to Potsdam: I was in Germany this time from 9 June to the end of the end month. Switching trains means that last stretch was most likely under construction. What did the signs say? I came across that in Berlin also, esp the S-Bahn station Ostkreuz and Karlshorst. That was not the only case. Signs pointed to certain days, usually Fridays after 8 pm where the regular routes were disrupted.