Overview
- A reported hazardous-material release at Garßen station forced a full closure of the railway between Celle and Eschede and prompted a large emergency-services response.
- Metronom regional services RE3 and RB31 are affected with trains from Hannover terminating in Celle and trains from Uelzen ending in Unterlüß while Eschede cannot be served.
- Rescue teams and specialist units are on site and authorities are still assessing the scene; initial reports of leaked hazardous goods remain unconfirmed.
- A rail replacement service with buses is being prepared but stops and timetables were not yet clear and passengers have been told to allow extra travel time and carry water.
- The closed section disrupts commuter and regional links across Lower Saxony and reopening will depend on hazard assessment and clearance by emergency crews.