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Snow and Ice Cripple Rail and Bus Travel in Bremen and Lower Saxony

Rail infrastructure failures under rapid refreezing are snarling operations across the region.

Overview

  • Deutsche Bahn warns of up to 60-minute delays and partial cancellations across regional services on Saturday.
  • Key routes face severe disruption, including Norddeich MoleBremen/Hannover, Bremerhaven-LeheHannover, and OsnabrückBremen/Bremerhaven-Lehe.
  • Switch heaters and signaling are malfunctioning under sustained snowfall and ice, causing widespread points and signal failures.
  • Other operators, including Metronom and Nordwestbahn, report poor service levels across northwest Germany.
  • Many local bus networks have suspended operations due to icy roads, and travelers are urged to check live updates and allow significantly more travel time.