Rail chaos in Kiel: train traffic paralyzed for hours due to damage to the overhead line

Rail chaos in Kiel: train traffic paralyzed for hours due to damage to the overhead line

On Thursday evening, June 12, 2025, it came onKiel main stationto significant disruptions in rail traffic. At around 6 p.m., train traffic to and from Kiel was interrupted due to a severeCatenary damagecompletely set. The incident occurred when a Northern Railway train with a raised pantograph drove into a section of track without overhead lines and damaged the overhead lines. As a result, the station was no longer connected to the rail network until the early hours of Friday 13 June 2025. Technicians were on site to assess and repair the damage, which lasted until regular train services resumed early on Friday NDR reported.

The disruption led to chaotic conditions in the station and caused discontent among travelers. Many trains did not run for hours, and repairs dragged on into the afternoon hours of June 12th. The first trains were able to leave again at 3:25 p.m. after the station was initially closed until probably 11 a.m. Deutsche Bahn, as well as from the Kiel News held, assumes that traffic will return to normal soon.

Impact on train traffic

The train cancellations affected several connections, including the RE7 from Kiel to Neumünster and the RE70 to Hamburg, which terminated at Neumünster. Travelers were redirected and should take the RE7 trains from Neumünster to Flensburg and Rendsburg. From Rendsburg the lines RB74 and RB75 ran to Kiel-Hassee/Citti Park, where aReplacement bus serviceswas set up.

• Betroffene Zugverbindungen:
• RE7: Kiel nach Neumünster
• RE70: Kiel nach Hamburg (Züge endeten in Neumünster)
• RB73, RB75, RE72, RE74 der Nordbahn: fielen aus

In addition, emergency bus services were set up between Neumünster and Bordesholm and between Bordesholm and Kiel main station. Erixx traffic was also canceled between Kiel and Lübeck, which further aggravated the situation. Travelers were asked to always check their travel times before departure in order to be able to react to current developments.

Responsibility and measures

The driver of the affected train is now being investigated because there was a dangerous interference with rail traffic. Again DB timetable As noted, current information on route closures and operational disruptions is available from both the official service points and theDB Navigator appavailable. This provides real-time information about departure times, delays and other relevant messages.

In the coming days, Deutsche Bahn will do everything in its power to ensure smooth operations again. Travelers are strongly advised to research specific connections to avoid inconvenience. The situation at Kiel main station remains exciting, but those responsible are working to get everything on track.