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Train chaos in Schleswig-Holstein: Massive cancellations and diversions in November!
Train cancellations and timetable changes will affect Schleswig-Holstein in October and November 2025 due to extensive construction work.
Train chaos in Schleswig-Holstein: Massive cancellations and diversions in November!
Anyone traveling by train in Schleswig-Holstein will have to be prepared for various inconveniences in the coming weeks. Construction work by Deutsche Bahn is causing extensive train cancellations, changes to the timetable and replacement rail services. This doesn't just affect local transport German railways, but also regional providers such as Nordbahn and Erixx.
For example, on the night of November 5th to 6th, trains on the Lübeck – Bad Kleinen – Schwerin – Rostock (RE1/RE2) route will be completely canceled. But there will also be disruptions between Hamburg Hbf and Lübeck (RE8/RE80) and Hamburg Hbf and Bad Oldesloe (RB81) from October 24th to November 10th, especially in the evenings and at night. Travelers should be particularly vigilant here and check their timetables regularly to avoid unpleasant surprises.
Important routes affected
Deutsche Bahn has made the list of affected routes public so that commuters and travelers can get an overview of the effects of the construction work. Other affected connections include:
- Lübeck – Neustadt (RB85): Ausfälle in der Nacht vom 31. Oktober auf 1. November.
- Hamburg-Altona – Westerland/Sylt (RE6): Änderungen im Fahrplan bis 9. November.
- Hamburg Hbf – Flensburg/Kiel Hbf (RE7): Ausfälle am 5., 6. und 8. November.
- Itzehoe – Heide/Husum (RB62): Ausfälle in der Nacht am 9. November.
- Vollständige Sperrung der Strecke Hamburg – Büchen – Berlin bis 30. April 2026.
Those too Northern Railway will be severely affected by the restrictions. Trains on the Büsum – Heide – Neumünster (RB63) route will be canceled between November 2nd and 3rd, and commuters will also have to prepare for several train cancellations in the first week of November. In order to accommodate travelers, for example between Kiel and Schleswig or Rendsburg, a replacement rail service is being set up.
Tips for travelers
Deutsche Bahn strongly recommends that all travelers check the timetables before starting their journey. By using the DB app or the websites of the respective railway companies, current information can be accessed quickly and easily. Customer dialogues are also available to travelers to quickly clarify questions or problems.
In summary, travelers in Schleswig-Holstein will face more turbulent times from the end of October to the end of November. Regardless of whether you are planning for an after-work trip or a weekend trip, it is advisable to always stay informed. This means you can always stay mobile despite the construction work. The German railway, the Northern Railway and Erixx also keep rail traffic running, even if it doesn't always work smoothly.