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Train chaos after storm: students separated from teachers!
Storm and chaos in the Uckermark: train passengers affected, trees blocking tracks, fire brigade on duty. Current developments.
Train chaos after storm: students separated from teachers!
A violent storm with strong squalls and rain showers caused massive disruption to rail operations in North Berlin, Barnim and Uckermark on Monday evening, June 23, 2025. The effects were also clearly felt on the RE 3 route from Berlin Central Station to Stralsund. Loud SVZ The late arrival in Bernau, scheduled for 4:53 p.m., was just the beginning of an unforgettable journey.
Passengers were faced with a power outage and fallen trees on the tracks. On top of that, there was no fresh air as the ventilation systems in the double-decker train weren't working either, which quickly made the air stuffy. The travelers did not know if and when the journey would continue. Another departure was originally scheduled for 6 p.m., but the reality was different.
Unplanned delays
A passenger, Daniel Röder, picked up his cell phone and called his wife, who picked him up in Bernau at 7 p.m. Another traveler, Karin W., had a doctor's appointment in Berlin and was forced to take the train for her return journey. After three and a half hours of waiting, water bottles were distributed to the passengers at around 8:30 p.m., while the bike rack at Seehausen train station was still well filled with bikes from commuters around 11 p.m.
A school class on the way to Pasewalk was also affected. Their teachers kept their parents updated via cell phones while the train simply drove off without a loudspeaker announcement. Karin W. and her husband finally reached the Park & Ride parking lot in Seehausen around 11 p.m.
Fire brigade operations and weather warnings
In the meantime, the fire brigade in Prenzlau and Fürstenwerder was also active to remove fallen trees. In Prenzlau there was only one fallen tree at the Uckerstadion, without any further damage. In Fürstenwerder, however, several trees had to be cleaned by the fire department from 5 p.m. to 8:20 p.m.
The strong gusts of wind caused far-reaching problems for travelers who were not only affected in regional traffic. How Daily Mirror reported that an important railway line between Berlin and Hamburg was closed due to a fallen tree. Long-distance trains were rerouted via Stendal, which led to further delays. These disruptions added up to a dangerous scenario as the fire brigade in Berlin had numerous operations. The city was affected across the board and there were even injuries due to the extreme weather conditions.
Natural disasters and climate change
Such extreme weather events are no longer uncommon these days. Loud Statista Natural disasters are increasing worldwide, particularly due to climate change. Storms and other extreme weather phenomena have not only caused massive damage in the USA in recent years, but also endanger the lives of thousands of people in many countries. Around half of the affected population worldwide suffers from the consequences that are directly related to climatic changes.
What happened on Monday evening is another sign that extreme weather conditions can have a significant impact on our everyday lives. It remains to be hoped that the necessary measures will be taken to prevent such chaos scenarios and minimize the impact on people.