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Train cancellations and delays: signal box malfunction in Bernau paralyzes traffic!
On June 16, 2025, there was a signal box malfunction in Bernau, which led to train cancellations and delays on several railway lines.
Train cancellations and delays: signal box malfunction in Bernau paralyzes traffic!
On the afternoon of June 16, 2025, there was a massive signal box malfunction in Bernau near Berlin, which significantly affected rail traffic. The traffic disruption was recorded at 4:20 p.m. The RE3, RB24 train lines and several ICE connections in the direction of Binz are affected. Anyone traveling by train had to be prepared for cancellations and significant delays, which severely affected local and long-distance transport. Loud Moz Traffic on these routes was rerouted, which meant that several train stations, including Neubrandenburg, Bernau, Eberswalde and others, were not served.
A replacement stop was set up in Neustrelitz, but S-Bahn traffic has so far been spared any major disruptions. However, possible disruptions are still to be expected on the S2 between Berlin and Bernau. Technicians are currently working on fixing the problem, which is expected to last into the night. Commuters continue to have to adapt to delays and train cancellations, which does not make the already tense situation any easier for many travelers.
Rail replacement transport and alternative options
In order to mitigate the inconvenience caused by the signal box malfunction, a replacement rail service was introduced. An emergency bus service is organized between Bernau near Berlin and Blankenburg Bernau Live reported. The stops for this bus service are strategically placed and include:
- Bernau: Bahnhofsplatz an der Post
- Bernau Friedenstal: Zepernicker Chaussee in Höhe Lenastr. (Haltestelle Bus 868, 901)
- Zepernick: Am Amtshaus (Haltestelle Bus 867, 893)
- Röntgental: Bucher Str. (Haltestelle „Schweizer Str.“, Bus 893, 899)
- Buch: Wiltbergstr. (Haltestelle Bus 150, 158, 259, 353, N58)
- Karow: Hubertusdamm (Haltestelle Bus 350)
- Blankenburg: Bahnhofstraße (Haltestelle Bus 150, 154)
Passengers are requested to also use BVG transport and the regional train lines RE3 and RB24 to continue their journey.
A typical picture in the German route network
The current disruption reflects the reality in the German rail network. How stoerungen-bahnverkehr.de As explained, disruptions to rail operations are often unavoidable. Causes could include fallen trees, damage to vehicles or overhead lines. The everyday life of rail travelers is often characterized by such interruptions, and the “Rail Traffic Disruptions” initiative offers support and up-to-date information about affected routes and diversions.
With the current disruption in Bernau resolved, a return to normality seems to be in sight, but it remains to be seen how the situation will develop in the evening. Commuters and travelers are asked to continue to monitor current information and adjust their travel plans if necessary.