Overview

• The rail line between Unterlüß and Eschede was closed Thursday afternoon for overhead line repairs after a brush fire and an ICE 881 breakdown.
• ICE 881 passengers were directed to continue at reduced speed and transfer in Eschede to buses and a replacement train.
• Other long-distance services have been diverted via Rotenburg (Wümme) with limited replacement bus capacity.
• A separate train was stopped for a medical emergency, adding to the corridor’s operational disruptions.
• Deutsche Bahn has apologized to travelers and aims to restore normal service within hours.