Overview

• A switch failure struck the Berlin–Wolfsburg line at around 14:00 on July 13, forcing the corridor’s closure.
• The route remained shut for approximately two and a half hours before repair crews reopened the track.
• Passengers traveling between North Rhine-Westphalia and Berlin faced delays exceeding one hour due to the disruption.
• Multiple long-distance trains were diverted via Magdeburg to maintain service during the outage.
• Deutsche Bahn restored service by 16:30 but cautions that ripple delays could persist as it navigates widespread infrastructure upgrades.