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Train cancellations and replacement services – commuters in Schleswig-Holstein affected!
Train cancellations and timetable changes in Schleswig-Holstein from January 2026. Important information about replacement services and affected routes.
Train cancellations and replacement services – commuters in Schleswig-Holstein affected!
In 2026, Schleswig-Holstein will experience a number of train cancellations, timetable changes and rail replacement services, which will affect commuters and travelers. Restrictions are to be expected, especially in the evening and at night. As NDR reports, the lines of Deutsche Bahn, Erixx, Nordbahn and AKN are affected, among others.
The most important changes at a glance: FromJanuary 19th to 24thThere will be timetable changes on the route between Hamburg and Ahrensburg/Bad Oldesloe. The night trains on the RE80 line in particular are canceled. Shortly afterwards, fromJanuary 24th to 26th, there are no trains from Heide in Holstein on the RE6 line between Husum and Niebüll; A replacement bus service will be set up here.
Planned construction work and its consequences
Another major outage is comingFebruary 27th to March 13thwhen there are no trains running on lines RE7, RE70 and RE6 between Hamburg Hbf/Hamburg-Altona and Pinneberg. Travelers are asked to switch to the S-Bahn S3. Not to be forgotten is the completely closed Hamburg-Berlin route via Büchen, which runs untilApril 30, 2026will be out of service due to general renovation, which will also affect long-distance traffic.
The News.de emphasizes that fromJanuary 28, 2026Construction work will take place between Lübeck Hbf and Grevesmühlen as well as Bad Kleinen/Schwerin Hbf. These measures lead to replacement services and train cancellations, although the exact travel times of the replacement services may vary. The changes should be noted here, especially between Lübeck Hbf and Schwerin.
Operating restrictions on regional trains
On the RB82 line of the Nordbahn are onJanuary 20th to 21stNightly closures between Bad Segeberg, Bad Oldesloe and Neumünster announced. A replacement bus service will also be introduced here. OnJanuary 23rd and 24thThere will be further train cancellations on the RE74 and RB64 lines between Husum, Schleswig and Bad St. Peter-Ording.
At Erixx, another operator, untilApril 30, 2026On the Kiel-Lübeck-Lüneburg route (RE83) trains between Mölln and Lauenburg are no longer available. Replacement buses are also available for affected travelers.
Important information for travelers
To stay up to date, we recommend checking current timetables before traveling. The DB timetable provides, among other things, an interactive disruption map and real-time information that helps travelers keep track.
Notes on alternative services are also important: Be prepared for the fact that not all stops are directly at the train stations and that bicycles, wheelchairs and strollers are only possible to a limited extent. For further information, travelers can contact the DB Regio Schleswig-Holstein customer dialogue on (0431) 53 44 05 00.
The current circumstances will significantly impact traffic in Schleswig-Holstein, and every bit of planning will help commuters and travelers make their journey as smooth as possible.