Weather situation - Storm causes cancellations and delays on long-distance services
Storm "Zoltan" is causing cancellations and delays to Deutsche Bahn's long-distance services on Thursday. Eurocity, Intercity and ICE connections throughout the north are affected, according to Deutsche Bahn.
According to the statement, there were restrictions due to storm damage on routes including Hanover-Berlin, Hamburg-Westerland, Kiel-Hamburg-Bremen-NRW, Norddeich Mole-Emden-Rheine-Münster and Magdeburg-Hanover-Bremen-Leer-Emden-Norddeich Mole. The Intercity connection between Hamburg and Copenhagen was also affected. The Kiel-Hamburg line was reopened in the evening. Deutsche Bahn also reported weather-related delays and cancellations on regional services on Thursday.
As an alternative for the journey from Hamburg to North Rhine-Westphalia, the railroad recommended connections with a change in Hanover. However, trains were jammed there, so many were held up and there were further delays, as a railroad spokeswoman confirmed in the evening. "It's full in Hanover, many passengers want to know what happens next," she said.
Deutsche Bahn also announced that the train service had been canceled for Thursday. Passengers could use their ticket on a later day. However, DB also pointed out that long-distance trains were already very busy due to the upcoming Christmas holidays.
At Hamburg Central Station, the platforms were full of people waiting for a train in the afternoon. Waiting halls and corridors were also overcrowded, reported a dpa reporter. The display boards provided information about trees on the section of line between Hamburg and Osnabrück, for example.
"All emergency services have been put on standby," said a spokesperson for the railroad company. "We have gathered large equipment and repair vehicles so that we can - if necessary - remove fallen trees or branches from the overhead line as quickly as possible." The railroad is monitoring the situation.
There is a risk of storm surges in the north and northwest of Germany on Thursday and Friday. The German Weather Service (DWD) warned of the squalls from the "Zoltan" depression.
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- The storm delayed several long-distance services in Lower Saxony, affecting routes such as Hanover-Berlin and Hamburg-Westerland.
- Deutsche Bahn reported cancellations and delays on regional services as well, contributing to the disruption of travel in the north.
- Many passengers were stuck in Hanover due to the delays, causing further congestion and frustration among travelers.
- The spokeswoman for Deutsche Bahn advised passengers looking to travel from Hamburg to North Rhine-Westphalia to consider alternative connections through Hanover.
- Despite the recommendations, trains were unable to depart from Hanover on time due to the high volume of passengers and the resulting delays.
- Berlstinian commuters planning to travel to Bremen faced cancellations and delays on the long-distance service as a result of the storm.
- The North Rhine-Westphalia region was not immune to the impact of the storm, as the Munster-Norddeich Mole line was affected by weather conditions.
- Storm damage in Schleswig-Holstein led to cancellations on the railroad service between Kiel and Hamburg-Bremen, causing delays for commuters.
- The German weather service issued warnings for potential storm surges in the north and northwest, advising people to be prepared for strong winds and heavy rain.
- Deutsche Bahn mobilized large repair vehicles and equipment to remove fallen trees and branches from the overhead lines, ensuring minimal disruption to long-distance traffic.
- On Thursday and Friday, the long-distance traffic faces the risk of disruptions due to bad weather conditions and possible storm surges, causing concerns for German Railroad and its passengers.
Source: www.stern.de
