Train failures in Schleswig-Holstein: Nordbahn construction work by June 20!

Train failures in Schleswig-Holstein: Nordbahn construction work by June 20!

The current construction work of the Deutsche Bahn on the rails ensure considerable train cancellations at the Nordbahn in Südholstein, and until Friday, June 20. As reports [NDR.de] (https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/schleswig-holstein/baubehbeit-zugausfaelle-bei-der-nordbahn-im-kreis-pinneberg, regionnorderstedtnews-126.html), it primarily affects the connections between Hamburg, Elmshorn in the district of Pinneberg and Itzehoe and Wrist in the Steinburg. The RB 61 line is particularly affected, which only holds in Hamburg-Altona between 9:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. and leaves the Hamburg-Dammtor and Hamburg main station.

passengers who rely on these connections should be prepared for alternative transport options. So there is the possibility to use the trains of the S-Bahn from Hamburg-Altona. There are also replacement traffic used by the Nordbahn by buses, which should enable the connection between Pinneberg and Hamburg. The timetables for this replacement traffic can be found on the Nordbahn website - a look at it could be worthwhile to optimize the travel planning.

schedule tips for commuters

If you travel regularly with the S-Bahn, you should make a lot of preparation for these changes. Individual train failures of the RB 61 and RB 71 lines could also affect their journey. The temporarily missing stop in Hamburg-Dammtor and Hamburg-Hauptbahnhof must be taken into account here. The emissions of the construction work could also ensure one or the other time problem.

If you are planning a trip between Hamburg and Elmshorn or Wrist soon, consider how you can achieve your goal. Use the S-Bahn or the replacement buses to avoid unforeseen waiting times.

Information from the region

In addition to the construction work in the north, there are also construction sites in other regions that influence train traffic. The trains between Marchegg and Gänserndorf have been going again since May 28, 2025, but with changed departure and arrival times by about 18 to 21 minutes. If you want to travel from Gänserndorf to Vienna, you will find that the departure times have changed. This information can be viewed on the website of Oebb.at and help to plan your trips accordingly.

So add the information on the current construction work and its influence on train traffic in the best possible way into your travel planning. Even if it sometimes builds up properly, we have a good hand here to get things in time - at least if we are well prepared!