Storm chaos in Berlin: S-Bahn and regional transport severely restricted

Storm chaos in Berlin: S-Bahn and regional transport severely restricted

The storm that has hit Berlin in recent days has left chaotic conditions in the capital's public transport network. In fact, today, June 27, 2025, S-Bahn operations had to be stopped for the second time in a week due to storms. This has far-reaching effects on the mobility of commuters and travelers, as rbb24 reports that ....

Particularly in the north of Berlin, the strong winds and fallen trees have caused drastic restrictions. Several S-Bahn route sections are closed, including lines S1, S2, S3, S8, S9, S25 and S75. The S26 and S85 are not running today and a replacement bus service has been set up between Schönholz and Hohen Neuendorf and between Hennigsdorf and Tegel to mitigate the impact on travelers.

Difficult traffic conditions

The damage caused by the storm is enormous. On Thursday, train traffic across the entire S-Bahn network was temporarily completely stopped. Numerous fallen trees on tracks continue to create unsustainable conditions. The S1 ends in Schönholz today until probably this afternoon, the S25 ends in Tegel and the S3 stops in Charlottenburg. However, there is also something positive to report: The S9 is now running again to Spandau.

But there are problems not only in the S-Bahn area. Regional transport also expects cancellations and delays. In particular, the RB21 and RB55 lines are canceled today, and the RB20 is affected between Golm and Hennigsdorf. There are also significant restrictions on long-distance transport, including a restricted route between Berlin and Hamburg, which results in delays of around 15 minutes. Other connections to Hamburg, such as the EC to Prague, are also affected, while the route between Berlin and Hanover cannot be used due to necessary overhead line repairs.

Storm consequences and emergency services

The force of the storm was extraordinary even for Berlin and the surrounding area. Highest wind speeds of up to 108 km/h were measured at the Free University of Berlin. Tragically, one death occurred in Spandau when a woman was killed by a falling tree, and several people were injured by falling branches. The fire brigade was in constant use; emergency services in Berlin and Brandenburg had to intervene a total of over 500 times to clear the streets of branches and trees, as Tag24 reports that ....

It remains to be seen how quickly the situation will normalize. Although Deutsche Bahn has announced that it will soon return to normal operations, further delays and disruptions in S-Bahn and regional transport cannot be ruled out. Travelers should therefore check current timetable information and prepare for unforeseen delays. Things will continue to be tough for commuters, as was announced on the S-Bahn website, where all construction work and the current situation can be viewed at sbahn.berlin.