Tree-Felling Mishap Continues to Disrupt Hamburg-Hannover Train Services

Partial reopening of one track offers limited relief as repair work and investigations into the private property accident progress.

Train services between Hamburg and Hannover remain disrupted following a tree-felling accident on private property near Celle on March 18, 2025.
One track has been partially reopened, but delays, cancellations, and reliance on replacement bus services persist.
The incident caused significant damage to an overhead line, initially expected to be repaired by March 19, but repair efforts remain incomplete.
The disruption affects both regional and long-distance routes, including Uelzen-Hamburg and Hamburg-Bremen lines.
Authorities are investigating the legal and financial accountability of the private individuals involved in the tree-felling work.