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 Mole–Bremen/Hannover, Bremerhaven-Lehe–Hannover, and Osnabrück–Bremen/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.