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Overhead Line Fault Deepens Hanover Station Disruptions After Signaling Breakdown

New overhead line damage follows a May 29 signaling failure on Ascension Day, leaving local and long-distance services delayed with no clear repair completion date.

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Der Zugverkehr am Hannoveraner Hauptbahnhof wurde wieder aufgenommen (Symbolbild).
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Overview

  • A signaling system malfunction at Hannover Hauptbahnhof on Ascension Day halted all traffic until around 9:30 AM as technicians were en route.
  • An overhead wiring issue on track 453 reported Sunday at 8 PM has since triggered further delays and cancellations across regional Sprinter, Westfalenbahn and Metronom lines.
  • ICE and IC trains have faced up to 30 minutes of delays or rerouting to Hannover Messe/Laatzen while repair crews work under pressure.
  • Deutsche Bahn points to aging technology—some systems date back to the early 20th century—and persistent personnel shortages as drivers of recurring faults.
  • Crews are racing to restore full service but no completion timeline has been given and major infrastructure upgrades are not expected before 2027.