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Rail chaos in Bernau: signal box problems bring traffic to a standstill!
On June 16, 2025, there were significant train cancellations and delays in Bernau near Berlin due to a signal box malfunction.
Rail chaos in Bernau: signal box problems bring traffic to a standstill!
A signal box malfunction in Bernau near Berlin is causing chaos in rail traffic around the capital today. Loud Moz.de The disruption occurred on June 16, 2025 at 4:20 p.m. and affected several railway lines, including the RE3 and RB24 regional services as well as ICE connections towards Binz. Travelers have to prepare for significant delays and even train cancellations.
Due to operational reasons, the ICE trains are being rerouted, which means that important train stations such as Neubrandenburg, Bernau, Eberswalde and Angermünde cannot be served temporarily. The railway has set up a replacement stop in Neustrelitz for passengers who rely on the train. Fortunately, S-Bahn traffic has so far remained without any major disruptions, but there could also be disruptions on the S2 between Berlin and Bernau, such as RTL.de reported.
Fixed glitches and outlook
The technicians are already on duty and are trying to fix the problems, but a solution is not expected until the evening. So commuters will have to be patient for quite some time. The situation has not only affected regional transport, long-distance transport is also affected. For example, trains on the lines from Berlin to Munich and Frankfurt/Main experienced delays of around 20 minutes. Diversions also led to the elimination of stops in Berlin-Südkreuz and Gesundbrunnen, which further increased the inconvenience for travelers.
In addition to the disruptions in regional and long-distance traffic, there was also a signal disruption in Köpenick, which affected the S3 S-Bahn line, but has since been resolved. According to the latest information, the disruption is expected to be resolved around 7 p.m., which could lead to traffic gradually returning to normal.
Conclusion for commuters and travelers
Although travelers in Berlin and the surrounding area are currently facing major challenges, there is light at the end of the tunnel. The current measures taken by the technicians and the railways lay the foundation for a return to the usual timetable as quickly as possible. Until then, patience and flexibility are required - especially in times when everyday life is moving ever faster. If you want to access Deutsche Bahn's digital service, you should also take a look at the data protection information. These can be viewed on the railway website and provide information about how personal data is handled, such as bahn.de forcefully explained.