Chaos in rail traffic: train failures and diversions in Schleswig-Holstein!

Chaos in rail traffic: train failures and diversions in Schleswig-Holstein!

In the summer of 2025, the train in Schleswig-Holstein brings with it a lot of turbulence. Many commuters from cities such as Hamburg, Lübeck and Neumünster have to adjust to train failures, delays and diversions, especially in the nights. A look at the details shows that not only Deutsche Bahn is affected, but also the Nordbahn and AKN have to accept massive restrictions. For example, NDR , especially in the period from July to August, can be canceled or replaced by rail replacement traffic.

The route between Hamburg and Lübeck is affected by comprehensive construction work. AKN closures are already scheduled for July and August. The exact information on the timetable changes can be called up via the Nordbahn website, such as the db timetable explained.

important routes and times

The affected routes are numerous and particularly affect the connections to Kiel, Flensburg and the Baltic Sea. Here is an overview of the most important changes:

• Hamburg Hbf - Pinneberg/Neumünster/Kiel/Flensburg (RE 7 and RE 70):
  • 25. July to August 4th: Trains end/start in Hamburg-Altona.
  • 28. until July 30th: Individual trains of the RE 7 fail between 9:15 p.m. and 0.30 a.m.
• Hamburg Hbf - Ahrensburg/Bargteheide/Bad Oldesloe/Lübeck (RE 80 and RB 81):
  • 24. until July 26: Trains of the RE 80 are eliminated between 9:30 p.m. and 0.30 a.m.
  • 26. until July 28th: RB 81 trains fail between 10 p.m. and 7 p.m.
  • 4. until August 6th: Trains of the RE 80 are eliminated between 9:30 p.m. and 0.30 a.m.
• Rostock Hbf/Schwerin Hbf - Lübeck Hbf (RE 1, RE 2):
  • 25. until August 27: trains fail between 9:45 p.m. and 6 a.m.

alternatives and replacement traffic

For all failures, a rail replacement traffic is set up by bus in order to bring the commuters back on the right track as best as possible. The connecting times are taken into account, and a low -rod entry for passengers restricted mobility is offered where possible. Also the Zugreisblog indicates that the interactive fault card on Bahn.de> Bahn.de And the overview of current train cancellations, provided.