Storms: route from Hamburg to Bremen still closed

Rail traffic - Storms: route from Hamburg to Bremen still closed

The railway line between Hamburg and Bremen is still closed due to weather damage. It is unclear if operations will resume on Friday, a spokesperson said late on Thursday evening in Berlin.

At Tostedt (Harburg district), there is an underpass on the tracks. "We are making efforts for everything to run again tomorrow. But that depends on when the water can drain off and if it rains again at night," the spokesperson said.

Long-distance trains are currently being rerouted via Hannover. Metronom regional trains are cancelled. The private railway company announced that the section from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to Lauenbruch is currently not drivable in both directions. Trains can run occasionally between Bremen and Rotenburg. "Heavy rain and local weather have partially flooded and underpassed the tracks." Damage to the overhead line has also occurred on several sections of the track. The company Metronom is making efforts to transport passengers with buses or a notified traffic. However, longer waiting times should be expected. Around 10:00 PM, shortly before 10:00 PM, about ten buses were in use for notified traffic.

1. The storm in Northern Germany has caused significant weather damage to the railroad in Lower Saxony, specifically impacting the train route between Hamburg and Bremen.
2. The consequence of severe weather in Hamburg resulted in the closure of the rail traffic, causing disruptions to the regular rail route.
3. Despite the challenges, efforts are being made in the Harburg district, particularly at Tostedt, to restore the rail traffic as soon as possible.
4. The storm in Hamburg led to water accumulation and flooding on tracks and underpasses, causing damage to the overhead line and disrupting rail traffic.
5. The Metronom regional trains have been cancelled due to the weather conditions, forcing passengers to rely on buses for their travel between certain stations, such as Hamburg Hauptbahnhof and Rotenburg.
6. The private railway company is making every effort to manage the situation and ensure the safety of passengers, but longer waiting times should be expected due to the consequences of the severe weather.
7. The disruptions in rail traffic due to the storm have extended to Berlin, where passengers are anticipating potential resumption of operations on the railway line between Hamburg and Bremen on Friday.

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