Bridge damage in Hamburg: S1 between Ohlsdorf and Poppenbüttel closed!

Bridge damage in Hamburg: S1 between Ohlsdorf and Poppenbüttel closed!

Blankenese, Deutschland - Latest news from Hamburg: Deutsche Bahn is currently causing excitement among the commuters, because the S-Bahn lines S1 between Ohlsdorf and Poppenbüttel have been set due to a truck due to a truck. This incident occurred on July 7, 2025 and has significant consequences for local transport in the region. Loud [news.de] (https://www.news.de/amp/reisen-und-leben/858760264/deutschebahn-news-fuer-hamburg-s1-aktuell-faehr-keine-s1-z Wiper-and-Poppenbuettel-Grund-Bruecken-Wahrt-a-truck-info-Ueber-Aktuelle-DB reporting-in-timing/1/) commuters are asked to switch to buses and taxis.

The affected bus connections are organized as follows: the bus 179 upside down from U s Ohlsdorf to s Poppenbüttel and there is a change from S1 on the track to Wellingsbüttel via U1 and then with Metrobus 27. Wellingsbüttel and Ohlsdorf can also be reached via the Kornweg and Hohenichen stops do not offer a direct connection. The passengers should pay attention to possible changes to the bus trips through diversions or construction sites.

Additional measures of the city

The number of express buses between the Elbbrücken and Wilhelmsburg is doubled, and passengers with HVV time tickets are allowed to switch to long-distance trains between Harburg and Hamburg Central Station. A special stop in Neugraben for line RE5 (Cuxhaven-Hamburg) is introduced during the rush hours to offer passengers more flexibility. The left -wing spokeswoman for the left, Heike Sudmann, commented on the measures that the measures are helpful but not sufficient. She submits suggestions, such as an express bus connection to Altona and an increase in ferry line 73.

What can the commuters expect?

The situation remains tense, especially since the damaged bridge at the Elbbrücken stop can probably only be run by the S-Bahn until September 18, as can also be done with welt.de is to be read. Fortunately, the original fire of a truck that led to this situation did not cause any injuries, and the operation of the U4 underground line could be resumed.

On the other hand, Deutsche Bahn shows its weaknesses in terms of punctuality: in 2023 only 64% of long-distance trains were punctual, while the regional trains were significantly better off with 92-93%. Frequent disorders are due to construction sites, renovations and technical problems, reports db-bielplan.com.

The coming weeks will be a real test of patience for the commuters in Hamburg - the various replacement measures and changes are an important step to keep traffic going, but the incidents also show how vulnerable the current traffic netts are. Stay informed about the developments!