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Railway chaos: signal box fire near Berlin causes massive disruption!
Signal box malfunction near Bernau causes long-distance train cancellations. Embankment fire hinders ICE connections to Binz.
Railway chaos: signal box fire near Berlin causes massive disruption!
If you want to travel by train in Brandenburg today, you should be careful. An embankment fire near the tracks caused a signal box malfunction in Bernau near Berlin, which has a massive impact on long-distance traffic. Loud star the disruption could last until tomorrow. This has a particular impact on the popular ICE connections between Berlin and the Baltic Sea resort of Binz.
Deutsche Bahn has already confirmed that repair work is in full swing in order to restore the usual connection as quickly as possible. But in the meantime, travelers are slowed down: the ICE trains that actually travel from Berlin via Eberswalde and Pasewalk to Greifswald and finally to Binz are being rerouted. Stops in Bernau, Eberswalde, Angermünde, Prenzlau, Pasewalk, Anklam, Züssow and Greifswald will be temporarily eliminated, reports Daily Mirror. A replacement stop was set up in Neustrelitz so that travelers can still get to their destination.
Regional trains affected
It's not just long-distance trains that are affected. Several regional trains are also affected by the disruption. The RB24 between Berlin-Lichtenberg and Bernau is currently not running, and the RE3 between Berlin-Hauptbahnhof and Bernau is interrupted. This information also confirms the Daily Mirror. Travelers should definitely check their itinerary in advance and, if necessary, look for alternatives.
Although the railway has decided to push ahead with the repairs at full speed, the temporary restrictions can also delay arriving or departing trains in other ways. Rail customers should therefore regularly inform themselves about the current status in order to avoid unpleasant surprises and to ensure a smooth journey.
Another aspect that users should not ignore in this situation is data protection. It is generally possible to use the Deutsche Bahn website without providing any personal data. Personal data is only collected for certain services or bookings. The exact regulations are below bahn.de/datenschutz to find.
The situation remains tense and it remains to be hoped that the disruption will be resolved soon so that travelers can once again carry out their travel plans undisturbed. Until then, it’s time to be patient and stay flexible!