26 Sep 2023 | 02:12 PM UTC
Germany: Emergency crews are responding to railway overhead line fault in North Rhein-Westphalia, Sept. 26
Rail transport disruptions reported following overhead line fault in North Rhein-Westphalia, Germany Sept. 26. Confirm rail travel bookings.
Event
Rail transport disruptions are ongoing between North Rhein-Westphalia and Hanover on Sept. 26 due to a damaged overhead line. Emergency services are responding to the incident.
The following railway connections through Bielefeld and Hanover are impacted:
Intercity Amsterdam-Berlin
Intercity Cologne-Berlin
Intercity Hamm-Bielefeld-Hanover
Delays and partial cancellations in Deutsche Bahn's long-distance services are ongoing. Rail services will likely be impacted through late Sept. 26 as carriers work through passenger backlogs. Associated road traffic disruptions are possible.
Advice
Reconfirm all rail travel plans; allow additional time if traveling in the region, particularly through North Rhein-Westphalia and Hanover.
