Transport traffic - Switching disorder in Bremen rectified
Due to a signaling malfunction at Bremen Hauptbahnhof, numerous trains have failed or been rerouted for several hours. The malfunction was reportedly fixed in the afternoon, according to the railway.
Train traffic is stabilizing, but there may still be delays or cancellations in individual cases. Passengers were asked to check their connections before traveling.
According to the railway, the following connections were affected: the ICE services from Bremen to Munich, Bremerhaven to Munster, Hamburg to South-West Germany, some of which did not run at all or only partially, and the Intercity train from Norddeich to Leipzig/Dresden, which was rerouted via Osnabrück and Minden. There were also reported restrictions in regional traffic.
Current traffic information from the railway.
- Despite the improvements, commuters in Lower Saxony should be aware of potential disruptions in their Day schedule due to ongoing effects of the signaling issue at Bremen Main Station.
- The railway has issued a professional traffic advisory, urging commuters to stay updated with the latest News regarding train cancellations or delays.
- The malfunction at Bremen Hauptbahnhof affected not only long-distance trains, such as the ICE to Munich and Hamburg, but also intercity services like the one from Norddeich to Leipzig/Dresden, which was rerouted through Main Station alternatives like Osnabrück and Minden.
- The traffic chaos in Bremen wasn't limited to Main Station; regional trains and transport traffic were also affected by the signaling problems, causing delays and disruptions for countless commuters.
- As a result of the malfunction, there were significant implications for both professional traffic, such as supply chain logistics, and personal day-to-day commuting within Lower Saxony.
