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Chaos at Heidelberg Central Station: Interlocking malfunction causes train cancellations!
Technical malfunction at Heidelberg Central Station on June 26, 2025 led to train cancellations; Traffic returns to normal in the evening.
Chaos at Heidelberg Central Station: Interlocking malfunction causes train cancellations!
Chaos at Heidelberg Central Station: A technical malfunction at a signal box caused massive problems in train traffic on June 26, 2025. The first disturbance occurred shortly before 12:00 p.m., which further worsened at 1:30 p.m. As a result, the station was no longer accessible to trains until around 5:30 p.m., which significantly affected both long-distance and local traffic. Deutsche Bahn has described the situation as challenging and said alternative timetables were in place to help commuters. Long-distance traffic was rerouted via Mannheim, while regional traffic ended in Neckargemünd and Mannheim.
As the ffh.de reported, a total of 80 buses should also be provided as replacement transport to support commuters and travelers. The wait for a return to normality was frustrating for many of those affected, while a spokesman for Deutsche Bahn expressed confidence that traffic should calm down again over the course of the evening.
The return to normality
On the evening of June 26th, just a few hours after the disruption, Deutsche Bahn reported progress. The station was finally reopened, which also gave travelers hope that a certain routine would return the next day. However, uncertainty remained as there was always talk of possible train cancellations.
For travelers who would like to get an overview of current rail traffic bahn.de comprehensive information. There, commuters can view the disruption map, which shows current train cancellations and route interruptions. In the event of delays, users can be informed directly via the delay alarm.
The events surrounding the disruption at Heidelberg Central Station once again underline the challenges of rail transport, which often become unpredictable due to technical problems. While those affected wait for a return to normality, the hope remains that such incidents will occur less frequently in the future.