Rail Disruptions Widespread as Storm Hits Germany
A severe storm on Monday evening brought the rail network between Berlin and Hamburg to a standstill, causing disruptions to travel plans for thousands of commuters. The German railway company, Deutsche Bahn, announced that the track between Hamburg’s main station and Berlin’s Spandau district was closed, resulting in likely delays and re-routings for passengers. The company urged travelers to double-check their schedules before departing.
Regional services were also severely impacted, with the Berlin S-Bahn temporarily halting all operations due to the storm’s aftermath. The railway company reported that the severe weather had caused numerous tree branches and uprooted trees to fall onto the S-Bahn tracks, necessitating a swift cleanup and repair effort.