Fallowed tree stops trains between Bremen and Hamburg - passengers affected!

Fallowed tree stops trains between Bremen and Hamburg - passengers affected!

Bremen, Deutschland - A fallen tree today, on July 24, 2025, ensures considerable restrictions in rail traffic between Bremen and Hamburg. As reported [stern.de] (https://www.stern.de/gesellschaft/regional/hamburg-schleswig-holstein/zug traffic-Baum-umfei--auf-auf-bahnstrecke-bremen-hamburg-35921370.html), the incident led to an immediate route closure, which has a lot of delays for numerous trains for numerous trains.

The tree fell on the sections of the route between Bremen Central Station and Bremen-Oberneuland, which means that some trains in Bremen Central Station will not stop. Passengers should also prepare for some connections in Kirchweyhe temporarily take a replacement. For the travelers between Bremen Central Station and Kirchweyhe, Deutsche Bahn recommends avoiding lines RS2 or Re9. It is urgently advised to check the connections before departure to avoid unpleasant surprises.

Current Situation and measures

The situation on the rail network is tense and the exact duration of the blocking is currently still unknown. "We have no precise information," explains a spokeswoman for the Deutsche Bahn, as well as the ZEIT confirmed. Workers are in use to eliminate the fallen tree using chainsaws, but until the route can be released again, it will take some time.

The effects on rail traffic are clearly noticeable. Travelers have to prepare for longer waiting times and possible changes to the timetables. While the work is progressing, Deutsche Bahn remains in contact with passengers to share current information.

If the circumstances appear a little chaotic now, the necessary information should obtain the necessary information before departure and switch to alternative routes to be on the safe side. So you can make the trip a little more pleasant despite the adverse circumstances.