Storm - Dozens of operations due to storm "Zoltan" - railroad cancellations
Storm "Zoltan" hit the plans of many travelers from Berlin and Brandenburg just a few days before Christmas. On Thursday, numerous long-distance trains were canceled, especially those heading west, as can be seen on the Deutsche Bahn website. The fire department had to respond to many incidents due to the storm, especially in southern Brandenburg. According to a fire department spokesperson, one person was injured by a fallen tree in Berlin-Spandau.
Rescue services were also called out dozens of times in the north and west of Brandenburg, according to the relevant fire departments. In Kleinmachnow (Potsdam-Mittelmark district), a large Christmas tree and fairy lights toppled over on the town hall square in the afternoon, according to the municipality. It landed on a van parked there. There were reportedly no injuries. The fire department removed the tree. The "Märkische Allgemeine" had previously reported.
According to a Deutsche Bahn spokesperson, the storm itself did not cause any problems in Berlin and Brandenburg. The disruptions to long-distance services were due to storm damage elsewhere, he said at around 18:00. According to online information, most regional trains in Berlin and Brandenburg ran as planned.
According to Deutsche Bahn, there were also restrictions due to storm damage, particularly in northern Germany. DB has canceled the train service for Thursday due to the numerous disruptions. Passengers can use their ticket on a later day. However, DB also pointed out that long-distance trains are already very busy due to the upcoming Christmas holidays.
According to the German Weather Service, a "persistent storm situation" is expected in Berlin and Brandenburg on Friday night. "On Friday, fresh, sometimes strong westerly to north-westerly winds with stormy gusts and squalls, occasionally heavy squalls. In the afternoon and in the evening, the wind will decrease hesitantly," it said online. In the south of Brandenburg, isolated thunderstorms have also been reported for Thursday evening.
DWD information on Berlin and Brandenburg
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- Despite the approaching Christmas in Berlin and Brandenburg, the weather forecast predicted a "persistent storm situation" for Friday night.
- Many travelers had their plans disrupted due to the storm "Zoltan", leading to numerous long-distance train cancellations on the DB Railroad.
- In southern Brandenburg, the storm caused several incidents and resulted in the fire department receiving numerous calls.
- The fire department was active not only in southern Brandenburg but also in the north and west of the district of Potsdam-Mittelmark, including in Kleinmachnow.
- The fire department in Kleinmachnow was called to remove a large Christmas tree that had fallen over on the town hall square, causing no reported injuries.
- The German railroad, DB, warned that passengers should expect disruptions to long-distance services due to storm damage elsewhere, affecting even the upcoming Christmas holidays.
- The disruptions were particularly noticeable in northern Germany, leading to the cancellation of train services for Thursday.
- In Berlin, the storm itself did not cause any problems, but the disruptions to train services were mainly due to damage elsewhere in Germany.
Source: www.stern.de
