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Overhead line damage paralyzes rail traffic between Hamburg and Kiel!
Damage to overhead lines between Neumünster and Kiel affects rail traffic; Buses as replacements. Those affected should check their connections.
Overhead line damage paralyzes rail traffic between Hamburg and Kiel!
Damage to the overhead line in Neumünster poses challenges for rail traffic between Hamburg and Kiel and Flensburg. According to a report by the South German newspaper The exact cause of the damage is still unknown. The overhead line fell down near the freight yard, significantly affecting both long-distance and regional traffic.
To help affected travelers, a replacement bus service was set up. DB Regio reported that the disruption should be over by late evening and train services can start again. However, those responsible announced possible delays and partial cancellations and travelers were asked to check their connections carefully.
Impact on regional rail traffic
On Friday afternoon, December 27, 2024, the Neumünster-Kiel railway line came to a complete standstill for over an hour. The reason was damage to the overhead line at Kiel main station, which also disrupted train traffic. Here, numerous Northern Railway trains in the direction of Rendsburg and Eckernförde report that they could only start and end in Kiel-Hassee. One of the few bright spots in this situation was that the connection to Lübeck was not affected by the disruptions.
At that time, a bus service was also temporarily set up to relieve the strain on the trains. The Northern Railway and DB Regio advised travelers to find out about current connections and possible delays before departure, as cancellations are still to be expected. In addition, the regulations reported more frequent delays throughout Schleswig-Holstein's rail traffic due to a lack of switches, further complicating the situation.