Rail Chaos in Lower Saxony Amidst Storm "Niklas"
Lower Saxony is currently grappling with storm "Niklas," and it seems that the gusty winds might be the unlikely culprit in this rail catastrophe.
Just after 1 p.m. on a Thursday afternoon, a dramatic event unfolded: a Telekom radio mast, allegedly toppled due to a gale-force gust, during its erection, crashed onto the tracks nearby Klein Hehlen (Celle district). The towering 40-meter structure not only brought rail services to a standstill but also ravaged the overhead line.
Celle's technical relief organization and a crane company worked together to haul the massive mast away from the tracks. The diversion of train services took place via Rotenburg (Wümme), with replacement buses connecting Celle and Eschede.
Delays persist until midday Friday
The express trains (IC, ICE) are expected to navigate this detour until midday on Friday, with delays of approximately 25 minutes. Meanwhile, the regional route between Celle and Eschede has now become a single track, necessitating an adjustment of travel times.
Road mishap in Lamspringe
On state road 488 near Lamspringe (Hildesheim district), a storm uprooted a street tree, causing an impactful obstalce in the driver's path. A Ford vehicle, unfortunately, collided head-on with the uprooted tree trunk, resulting in substantial damage and injuries to the driver.
As rescue efforts are set to continue until late Friday morning, the road remains closed in the meantime.
Across Deutschland's rail network, storm "Niklas" has wreaked havoc, leading to numerous disruptions and maintenance tasks.
- While Deutsche Bahn AG is lending a hand to resolve issues, including the mishap caused by the fallen Telekom radio mast near Klein Hehlen, storm-related events continue to impact various train routes and regions.
- Engineering works and adjusted timetables are underway on several routes in Germany and the Netherlands[1], necessitating passengers to stay informed about alterations and possible alternative transportation options.
- Amidst the chaos, the Regional news in Celle and Hildesheim anticipate active collaboration with authorities to ensure the safety and mobility of passengers and freight in the region.
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While the information does not specify the exact delay between Hamburg and Hanover due to the fallen Telekom radio mast and damaged overhead line, it highlights various disruptions and efforts on multiple routes across Germany and the Netherlands. For precise details regarding the delay between Hamburg to Hanover, it's recommended to refer to the latest updates from specific rail authorities or trustworthy travel information sources.
