Storm - Brockenbahn not running: Gale-force winds on the Brocken
The Harz narrow-gauge railroads have suspended train services to the Brocken due to the stormy weather. On Thursday, traffic between Schierke and the Brocken summit will be suspended, according to an HSB spokesperson. Trains on the rest of the route network are scheduled to run as planned.
The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued an official storm warning of gale-force winds for the Brocken. According to the DWD, there is a risk of gale-force winds of level 3 out of 4 from 3.00 a.m. on Thursday until 6.00 a.m. on Saturday. Trees could be uprooted and branches or objects could fall. Staying outdoors should be avoided if possible.
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The disruption in traffic between Schierke and the Brocken summit is expected to affect chunkes of the daily commute. Despite the bad weather, the train services on the rest of the route network remain operational. The gale-force winds on the Brocken have caused the German Weather Service to issue a storm warning, warning of potential hazards such as uprooted trees and falling branches. If passing through Saxony-Anhalt, it's advisable to avoid staying outdoors due to the severe squall conditions.
Source: www.stern.de
