Train chaos in Schleswig-Holstein: Massive cancellations until the beginning of November!

Train chaos in Schleswig-Holstein: Massive cancellations until the beginning of November!

Today, October 31, 2025, major construction sites are emerging in Schleswig-Holstein's rail transport. Commuters and travelers have to prepare for numerous train cancellations that will last into November. These restrictions affect several rail lines, including Deutsche Bahn, Nordbahn, AKN and Erixx. The focus is primarily on the extensive construction work that is intended to renew tracks, switches and overhead lines, which has a significant impact on the timetable kn-online.de.

Deutsche Bahn is experiencing particularly severe restrictions: trains between Kiel and Bordesholm and to Neumünster are canceled until November 4th. Today, sections of the route are affected between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., as well as at night between October 30th and November 3rd. A replacement service has been set up to accommodate commuters. Trains on the Neumünster and Flensburg route will also be at risk from November 1st to 9th, as they will no longer run from 10:15 p.m.

Anyone traveling on the Nordbahn also has to be prepared for numerous restrictions. Trains on the RE72/RB73 lines will be canceled at night until November 4th, while the RE74/RB75 will be affected until November 30th. Replacement buses will be provided, running every two hours, to minimize the impact on travelers. Furthermore, all RB63 train journeys between Neumünster and Heide will be canceled from November 9th to 17th. These numerous construction sites not only cause delays, but also diversions, which are particularly pronounced at night and early in the morning, reports ndr.de.

Impact on travel plans

Travelers should therefore be sure to find out about the current traffic situation before setting off. The Erixx train also has difficult terrain for Chris: Kiel main station will not be served from October 30th to November 4th. The lines RB76/RE83/RB84 are affected, so a replacement rail service has also been set up here. These changes are intended to ensure that as many passengers as possible can reach their destinations, despite the renovation work.

The other routes affected include the RE1/RE2 connections from Lübeck to Rostock and between Hamburg Hbf and Bad Oldesloe, where numerous cancellations have also been announced. This work is part of wider planning aimed at long-term maintenance and improvement of rail infrastructure. The general renovation of the route between Hamburg and Berlin is expected to last until April 30, 2026, but the short-term restrictions are a major annoyance for many passengers.

Practical tips for commuters

To be on the safe side and avoid unpleasant surprises, we recommend visiting the railway companies' websites. This allows travelers to check their connections in advance. The current situation clearly shows how dependent commuting is on the construction work, and last but not least, the railway companies ask for your understanding for the inconvenience caused by the necessary progress.

In summary, the coming weeks are likely to be challenging for many travelers in Schleswig-Holstein. Keep your eyes open and plan your trips a little more flexibly, as timetables can change at short notice. Think about the information and planning that ndr.de and kn-online.de - it could pay off!