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Train cancellations in Schleswig-Holstein: Commuters have to prepare for chaos!
In September 2025, there will be numerous train cancellations and timetable changes due to construction work in Schleswig-Holstein, including Kiel.
Train cancellations in Schleswig-Holstein: Commuters have to prepare for chaos!
The traffic landscape in Schleswig-Holstein will be turned upside down in September 2025. Massive construction work is causing a wave of train cancellations and timetable changes, which will particularly be felt by commuters and travelers. Loud NDR Not only Deutsche Bahn, but also Nordbahn, Erixx and AKN are affected by these changes.
During the nights, travelers have to expect unexpected cancellations, delays and diversions. The extensive construction work will begin next week. Individual Northern Railway trains will be canceled between 8pm and 6am, with an effective replacement service put in place to get travelers to their destinations.
Affected routes
The construction work is particularly focused on the routes between Westerland and Hamburg-Altona. For example, some RE60 trains will be canceled from September 22nd to 25th. Here is an overview of the most important failures:
- Westerland – Hamburg-Altona (RE60):
- 22. bis 25. September: Ausfall von RE11063 und RE11054 zwischen Westerland und Niebüll jeweils zwischen 8 und 9 Uhr.
- 26. September: Ausfälle des RE4190 und RE4199 zwischen Westerland und Niebüll/Hamburg-Altona zwischen 11.50 und 17.05 Uhr.
- 27. September: Fahrtausfälle des RE60 zwischen Westerland und Hamburg-Altona von 7.25 bis 21.30 Uhr.
- Neumünster – Hamburg Hbf. (RE7):
- 25. bis 26. September: Einzelne Fahrtausfälle in den Nachtstunden zwischen 20.40 und 01.25 Uhr.
- Fernverkehr Hamburg – Berlin:
- 1. August 2025 bis 30. April 2026: Strecke wegen Generalsanierung vollständig gesperrt.
- Nordbahn:
- Bis 25. September: Einzelne Züge der Linie RB61 enden in Hamburg-Altona.
- 24. und 25. September: Zugausfälle zwischen Hamburg und Itzehoe/Wrist.
- Erixx:
- Bis 8. Oktober: Sperrung der Strecke zwischen Kiel und Plön.
Further restrictions and alternative traffic
The restrictions don't stop there. The RB62 line will also be completely shut down until October 3rd, like that daily news reported. Travelers on this route have to use buses that are provided as replacement services. These operations are necessary in order to be able to carry out necessary maintenance work on bridges and tracks.
It is advisable for affected passengers to regularly visit the railway company's homepage. The most important information about timetable changes and cancellations is provided there, and there are special disruption pages that provide information about current developments. Those too Kiel News advise you to plan your journey times well to avoid unpleasant surprises.
Overall, it is to be hoped that the construction work will progress quickly so that travelers can soon travel smoothly through Schleswig-Holstein again. The rail companies' good graces are being tested and commuters' patience can only be tested while the work is underway.