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Route closure: Massive train cancellations between Hanover and Braunschweig!
Karlsruhe is affected by current train delays. Find out more about route closures and travel rights.
Route closure: Massive train cancellations between Hanover and Braunschweig!
On August 11, 2025, travelers on the railway line between Hanover and Braunschweig will have to prepare for significant restrictions. Deutsche Bahn has announced a route closure due to an accident at a level crossing. This not only leads to cancellations, but also to delays in long-distance transport, such as news.de reported.
The IC trains coming from different directions are particularly affected. For example, the connections between Norddeich Mole and Leipzig via Hanover and Magdeburg are completely canceled. However, if you want to travel from Cologne to Leipzig, you have to be prepared for diversions and a delay of around 15 minutes, as these trains are also diverted. Travelers are urged to check their connection before departure. Deutsche Bahn recommends using bahn.de, DB Navigator or telephone information on 030/2970.
Information about the current situation
The closure begins today and is expected to last until midday. This shows once again how important it is to keep an eye on current traffic reports. Daily updates for long-distance, regional and S-Bahn services are available via the official Deutsche Bahn website, as well bahndampf.de highlights.
Disruptions caused by accidents, construction work or even storms are unfortunately part of everyday life in rail transport. Extensive construction work is currently underway on the Berlin-Hamburg route, which will last until April 2026. Restrictions are also to be expected on other important routes, such as between Essen and Dortmund or Mannheim and Dortmund, as the website continues.
Punctuality of the train
The punctuality of Deutsche Bahn remains a sensitive issue. According to a survey, around 64% of long-distance trains were on time in 2023, although this represents a slight decrease compared to the previous year (65.2% in 2022). The reasons for unpunctuality range from construction sites to technical disruptions to problems with control and safety technology, such as statista.com summarizes.
Knowing that 36% of all trains were delayed by at least six minutes last year allows travelers to better adjust their plans. However, in regional traffic, DB Regio was able to achieve an impressive punctuality of 92 to 93% in the first quarter of 2023.
Finally, it remains to be said: If you are traveling with DB today, it is best to inform yourself in advance and always have a plan B in hand. Whether it's due to diversions, delays or even closed lanes - the rails are a little like the weather: unpredictable and always good for a surprise.