Status: 04.07.2023 2:15 p.m
Train travelers to and from Hamburg currently have to be prepared for detours and delays. Due to an overhead line fault, long-distance and regional trains have not been able to run between Hamburg Central Station and Altona since Tuesday morning.
As a railway spokeswoman said, the S-Bahn traffic is not affected. According to the information, trains to and from Kiel and Flensburg start and end in Altona. Passengers should register before departure on the railway website about their connection and the station of departure.
disruption lasts longer
A repair is in progress. However, it may take a few hours until the problem is resolved. According to the latest information from Deutsche Bahn, the route between the main station and Altona is expected to be closed until the end of operations.
Broken down Eurocity evacuated
As a spokesman for the federal police said, an overhead line broke shortly after 6 a.m. A Eurocity with around 20 passengers on board stopped short of Hamburg Central Station. The Eurocity EC 173 was on its way from Hamburg-Altona to Budapest when the catenary suddenly broke between the Dammtor and the main station. The train had to be evacuated, and firefighters and federal police officers brought the travelers and two train employees to safety.
Further information
Deutsche Bahn provides information about train cancellations, disruptions and delays.
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