Massive train problems due to storm lows over the North Sea

Created: 01/29/2022, 21:56

Visitors are out and about on the turbulent North Sea during storms and nightfall.

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Because of the storm low over the North Sea, there are massive problems in rail traffic in northern Germany.

Long-distance traffic in Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Lower Saxony, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Bremen was stopped for about 50 minutes, but has now started again, said a railway spokesman on Saturday evening in Berlin.

He cited storm damage as the reason.

According to the information, the ICE routes between Hamburg and Bremen and between Hamburg and Berlin are particularly affected.

There are still major impairments there, the spokesman said.

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According to the railways, there are also cancellations and delays in regional traffic.

Travelers and commuters should find out whether their train is running as planned via the website, the app or by telephone before starting their journey.

According to the German Weather Service (DWD), the next few hours will be stormy.

The experts warned of storms up to hurricane gusts on Saturday.

The high point was expected on Sunday night.

It was therefore initially unclear when the trains would run again as planned.

You have to wait for the night first, said the railway spokesman.

dpa