ICE trains between Berlin and Cologne/Bonn are currently experiencing delays due to an issue at a signal box. As of now, trains are being held up by about 75 minutes in both directions. The Berlin-Spandau stop has been canceled, and ICE and IC trains on the routes between Berlin and Hanover or Göttingen are also affected, experiencing similar delays.
The fault occurred around 9 pm, causing an ICE train carrying around 200 passengers to halt for several hours near Oebisfelde in Saxony-Anhalt. The affected train resumed its journey at around 2.50 a.m., but unfortunately, it ended its trip prematurely in Wolfsburg during the night.
Passengers traveling on these routes should be prepared for these delays and consider checking Deutsche Bahn's website or contacting their travel agents for alternative arrangements. With some rerouted trains stopping in Magdeburg, additional travel time might be unavoidable for some.
Travelers seeking the latest updates on train delays or other information can refer to Deutsche Bahn's official announcements and customer service channels for accurate and up-to-date information. Alternative routes or modes of transportation, such as flights or buses, may also be a viable option to avoid these delays on the Cologne/Bonn-Berlin rail route in North Rhine-Westphalia.
