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Chaos in rail traffic: Trains between Hamburg and Lübeck completely stopped!
Rail traffic between Hamburg and Lübeck stopped: technical disruption, replacement buses and long waiting times on December 2nd, 2025.
Chaos in rail traffic: Trains between Hamburg and Lübeck completely stopped!
On Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025, a technical disruption in rail traffic between Hamburg and Hamburg-Rahlstedt caused massive inconvenience. All regional trains that run between Hamburg and Lübeck are affected. The rush for the replacement buses that were set up to transport the numerous commuters is high, which is reflected in long waiting times. Hundreds of passengers are standing in Ahrensburg and waiting for an opportunity to continue their journey, reports Moin.de.
The regional trains on lines RE8, RE8X, RE80 and RB81 have been completely suspended since Tuesday afternoon. The RB81 only runs between Bad Oldesloe and Hamburg-Rahlstedt. Deutsche Bahn has set up additional bus connections to transport passengers towards Lübeck. These buses run between Hamburg and Ahrensburg, from where the regional trains to Lübeck can be taken.
Unforeseen delays
However, the repair work that became necessary as a result of the technical malfunction is dragging on. Travelers must expect a travel time extension of up to 60 minutes. Long-distance transport is also affected by the failures. ICE trains between Lübeck and Munich as well as IC connections from the Baltic Sea resort of Binz to Hamburg are partially canceled or delayed. The railway recommends getting information early and being patient.
This page is for current information bahn.de currently a helpful one-stop shop that provides an interactive disruption map, real-time train locations and departure boards. Commuters can also receive push notifications about delays.
The situation highlights how important effective communication and fast response times are in public transport. Commuters and travelers are required to remain flexible and adapt to unforeseen traffic disruptions. Times like these show best how strong the community can stick together to overcome the challenges of everyday life.