Bahn chaos: Cable fire near Bernau causes massive train failures!

Bahn chaos: Cable fire near Bernau causes massive train failures!

Bernau, Deutschland - The rail travelers between Berlin and Stralsund currently have to adapt to significant restrictions. On June 17, 2025, damage to the cables occurred due to a embankment fire near Bernau in Brandenburg, which leads to diversions and the elimination of several holding. This disorder affects not only long-distance transport, but also regional traffic in the region, such as [NDR] (https://www.ndr.de/mecklenburg-vorpommern/ausfaelle-im-fernverkehr-zieben-ber- and-stralsund-ber- and

The main affected are the ICE trains, especially the lines that drive from Baltic Bad Binz to Berlin and Munich. The trains must now be diverted, whereby there is a replacement retention in Neustrelitz. Regions that are usually approached, such as Neubrandenburg, Bernau, Eberswalde and Greifswald, now have to do without their usual service. The railway recommends all travelers to check the current information on Bahn.de before their trips to avoid unpleasant surprises.

causes and effects of the disorders

According to information from Berlin Live, the damage to the lines was a direct consequence of the embankment fire. This also led to a disturbance in the signal box, which further complicated the traffic situation. The RB24 regional railway is no longer roadworthy between Berlin-Lichtenberg and Bernau, and the RE3 between Bernau and the main train station in Berlin remains interrupted.

Darüber hinaus entfallen die Halte in wichtigen Städten wie Angermünde, Prenzlau, Pasewalk und Züssow. Alternatively, commuters and travelers have the opportunity to switch to the S-Bahn in Berlin, which can cover some of the affected routes. Experts assume that the repair work on the cables can take several days. This means that regular train traffic can be returned at the earliest.

statistical background

The current incidents also throw a shadow on the existing challenges in rail traffic. In an analysis of the number of railway accidents with personal injury in Germany, which took place between 2009 and 2022, it becomes clear that security issues in rail transport are always a present topic. This information comes from the Federal Statistical Office and were last published on November 14, 2023 Statista.

It remains to be hoped that the lanes can return regularly in the near future and that such incidents can be avoided in the future. Travelers should always find out about the current situation and use alternative means of transport until the disorders are fully remedied.