Train cancellations and diversions: rail chaos between Neumünster and Flensburg!

Train cancellations and diversions: rail chaos between Neumünster and Flensburg!

In Schleswig-Holstein, an overhead line fault is causing significant train cancellations and delays. Loud NDR Today, July 6, 2025, the rail connection between Flensburg and Neumünster and the route between Kiel and Husum were severely affected. The reason for this is damage to the overhead line, which poses major challenges for road users.

Only the trains on line R7, which normally run between Flensburg and Neumünster, are affected. These trains now end or start early in Neumünster or Hamburg. The Kiel-Husum connection also falls by the wayside for travelers and is not served. Unfortunately, travelers have to prepare for an increase in travel time of up to 90 minutes, which is quite an inconvenience for commuters and travelers.

Details about the disruption and replacement traffic

The condition of the overhead line between Neumünster and Rendsburg has led to the closure of the affected routes. The situation became so precarious that a freight train loaded with tanks got stuck in Rendsburg station. Again Kiel News reported that the disruption has already been going on for several hours, with the federal police expecting a closure until the afternoon.

In order to mitigate the effects of the disruption, a replacement rail service was set up. Travelers between Neumünster and Flensburg and on the route from Kiel to Husum can use replacement buses. Deutsche Bahn recommends obtaining information on the website or in the relevant app before starting your journey in order to be prepared for the latest developments.

Traffic information and recommendations

In general, it is important to find out about current train connections and changes in rail traffic. The website bahn.de offers a variety of information, including a fault map and a delay alarm. These services are particularly important for commuters so that they can be informed in good time about delays, cancellations or diversions.

Travelers are therefore requested to regularly inform themselves about any changes and to use the recommended means of transport so that the journey runs as smoothly as possible despite the disruptions. Stay alert and plan enough time when you're out and about!