Signal Box Failure Disrupts German Rail Services, Investigations Underway

A defective signal box between Braunschweig and Magdeburg has caused major delays, rerouted trains, and cancellations, with possible cable damage under investigation.

Deutsche Bahn's long-distance ICE and IC services are experiencing significant disruption due to a malfunctioning signal box between Braunschweig and Magdeburg.
ICE trains are bypassing Braunschweig and Helmstedt, with Wolfsburg serving as an alternative stop, while some services have been cancelled entirely.
Key connections affected include Berlin-Braunschweig-Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe-Frankfurt and Leipzig-Magdeburg-Hannover routes, with delays of up to 80 minutes reported.
The Bundespolizei is investigating the possibility of cut cables in Sachsen-Anhalt as a potential cause of the signal box failure.
This incident highlights ongoing challenges in Germany's rail infrastructure, following recent disruptions caused by technical and weather-related issues.