Train failures in July: Commuters in Schleswig-Holstein have to reschedule!

Train failures in July: Commuters in Schleswig-Holstein have to reschedule!

In July 2025, train drivers in Schleswig-Holstein should be particularly vigilant. Due to extensive construction measures at Deutsche Bahn and the Nordbahn, commuters have to adapt to numerous train failures, rail replacement traffic and timetable changes. According to ndr will be severely impaired in the coming weeks.

The construction work primarily affects the routes between Hamburg, Lübeck and Neumünster. If you want to travel by train these days, you should be prepared for delays and diversions. There will always be failures in the nights. A look at the Nordbahn website or the service telephone on (040) 303 97 73 33 can often help to get the latest information.

Overview of the affected lines

The construction work has a significant impact on different lines. Here is a small overview:

• Hamburg - Neumünster (RE 7 and RE 70):
  • 30. June to July 6th: partially of the trains between 6.30 p.m. and 10:15 p.m.; RE 70 runs as an alternative every hour.
  • 25. July to August 4th: trains end and start in Hamburg-Altona.
• Hamburg Hbf - Ahrensburg (RE 80 and RB 81):
  • 4. July on July 5: Failures between 8:30 p.m. and 00:30 a.m. Replacement traffic by bus.
  • 7. July to July 9: Failures between 9 p.m. and 11:59 p.m.; Also with buses as a replacement.
• Nordbahn:
  • Replacement traffic for failing connections, especially between Hohenwestedt and Neumünster.
  • Büsum - Heide - Neumünster (RB 63): Rail replacement in the night from July 11th to 18th
  • Bad Segeberg - Bad Oldesloe (RB 82): Trains fail from Friday 9:45 p.m. to Monday 3 a.m.

The effects of these construction projects should not be underestimated and also affect the connection between Pinneberg and Hamburg. The result is often increased waiting times and necessary getting used to the passengers.

additional information and help

To make it easy to make it easy, the website db-bielplan.com ready. There you will find current route information, information about train failures and an interactive fault card. So you always stay up to date and can plan your trip better.

The modernization work is part of a larger plan for the rail infrastructure, which affects numerous routes by 2030. Even if this is associated with inconvenience, the long -term improvement of the quality and reliability of rail transport for commuters in the region is targeted. The information options are constantly pointed out: The experienced user can receive push notifications for delays via the app of the rail portal.

The situation remains tense, but with the correct planning and timely information, the railway river in Schleswig-Holstein will certainly be able to master the challenges of July.