Train cancellations in Schleswig-Holstein: Commuters have to prepare for disruptions!

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Schwerin: Train cancellations and changes to the timetable of Deutsche Bahn, Nordbahn and Erixx due to construction work in October and November 2025.

Schwerin: Zugausfälle und Änderungen im Fahrplan der Deutschen Bahn, Nordbahn und Erixx aufgrund von Baumaßnahmen im Oktober und November 2025.
Schwerin: Train cancellations and changes to the timetable of Deutsche Bahn, Nordbahn and Erixx due to construction work in October and November 2025.

Train cancellations in Schleswig-Holstein: Commuters have to prepare for disruptions!

Commuters and travelers in Schleswig-Holstein will have to prepare for numerous train cancellations and timetable changes in the coming weeks. These result from extensive construction work by Deutsche Bahn, Nordbahn and Erixx, which significantly affects the infrastructure. The measures include the renewal of tracks, switches and overhead lines and will take place in October and November 2025. Informed about the exact affected reports NDR.

On the night of November 5th to 6th, traffic on the Lübeck – Bad Kleinen – Schwerin – Rostock route will be canceled. There are also restrictions between Hamburg and Lübeck and Bad Oldesloe and Hamburg. The most frequent outages are expected between October 24th and November 10th, especially in the evening and at night. Changed travel times between August 26th and November 9th and from November 14th to 16th have been announced for the Hamburg-Altona – Westerland/Sylt route.

Important information about the affected routes

However, Deutsche Bahn is not the only company with failures. The Nordbahn and Erixx are also affected. This is particularly evident on the Kiel – Lübeck – Lüneburg route (RE83), where restrictions apply until April 2026. Travelers will have to expect cancellations and rail replacement services during the night, particularly on October 30th to November 4th and on several other dates. Reported on the exact data KN online.

  • Deutsche Bahn:
    • Ausfälle auf der Strecke Lübeck – Bad Kleinen – Schwerin – Rostock in der Nacht vom 5. auf 6. November.
    • Hamburg Hbf – Lübeck: Ausfälle vom 24. Oktober bis 10. November.
  • Nordbahn:
    • RB63: Ausfälle zwischen dem 2. und 3. November sowie vom 9. bis 17. November.
    • RE72: Einschränkungen zwischen dem 31. Oktober und 4. November.
  • Erixx:
    • RB84: Ausfälle zwischen dem 30. Oktober und dem 4. November.
    • RE83: Einschränkungen bis April 2026.

Recommendations for travelers

The train companies advise all travelers to check the current timetables before starting their journey. The necessary information is available on the companies' websites. Travelers should have a plan B, especially at night, as delays and diversions can occur. The service numbers for Deutsche Bahn and Nordbahn are also available to provide support.

Overall, the situation in Schleswig-Holstein will remain tense until the end of November 2025. Commuters have to prepare for a rethink and adjust their travel times if necessary. You can find more information on the website n-ag.de, which is updated regularly.