Construction work leads to S-Bahn cancellations between Hanover and Nienburg!
Construction work between Hanover and Nienburg will lead to S-Bahn cancellations and replacement buses from December 28th to 30th, 2025.

Construction work leads to S-Bahn cancellations between Hanover and Nienburg!
Construction work on the railway line between Hanover and Nienburg is currently in full swing. S-Bahn passengers are particularly affected, as they have to adapt to some restrictions. Loud The rake The measures will take place from December 28th to 30th, 2025. This work will, among other things, renew a bridge along the route.
For the S2 S-Bahn line, this means that traffic between Wunstorf and Neustadt am Rübenberge has been suspended. Many commuters from Nienburg to Hanover also have to adapt to changed travel times. In order to maintain traffic flow, a replacement rail service will be set up that commutes between Wunstorf and Neustadt. Passengers can change in Wunstorf to the S1 towards Hannover Hbf, like Hannover.de reported.
Scope of these restrictions
In addition to the construction work on the S2, there are further restrictions on S-Bahn traffic. How Hanover S-Bahn announced that from December 29, 2025 to January 16, 2026, lines S21 and S51 will be completely affected due to switch and overhead line work. Travelers are therefore encouraged to find out in advance about current connections in information media such as DB Navigator, FahrPlaner or the ÜSTRA app.
The diversions and rail replacement services still offer an opportunity to take the usual route, even if this involves a little more effort. Passengers need to be particularly careful around peak hours and plan their journey accordingly. These days it has become clear once again how important good infrastructure is for local transport - and that regular maintenance work is essential in order to avoid major failures or even accidents later on.
This construction work will not only improve the route between Hanover and Nienburg, but also the future reliability of the S-Bahn system. In these hectic times, it is important that passengers are well informed and plan their trips well in advance. We wish all travelers a good and safe journey!