Berlin's S-Bahn Undergoes Storm-Induced Closure — Again!
Subway Operations in Berlin Halted Amidst Severe Storm
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Narrowly escaping a week-long stormy predicament, the Berlin S-Bahn network has yet again been halted by another tempest. The storm, this time referred to as "Ziros," battered the city on Monday, resulting in a second shutdown of the train service within a week.
The company announced the suspension of all S-Bahn lines in the evening on X, calling out storm-related disruptions as the culprit behind the shutdown. The catastrophic downpour resulted in at least 150 trains being grounded, leaving passengers stranded for over two hours in some instances. Tragically, fallen trees caused the greatest havoc by encroaching on the tracks.
The shutdown set in as early as 6:15 PM, a spokesperson for the company informed. In response, trains were ordered to halt operations and wait out the storm at the nearest station. Despite the chaos, teams worked round-the-clock to clear the tracks as swiftly as possible, with announcements regarding resumption of operations to follow.
On this note, passengers were urged to refer to the company's website for updated information, as emergency services struggled to attend to hundreds of storm-related incidents sprawled across Berlin and Brandenburg. The storm unleashed hurricane-strength winds with speeds of up to 110 kilometers per hour.
Though no recent reports indicate the S-Bahn network still being under lockdown, the temporary shutdown is thought to have lasted for the storm's immediate period and the ensuing day, following which service started to be gradually restored by Tuesday morning. Although some lines such as the Ringbahn and S47 remained unaffected, numerous others experienced delays and cancellations.
In essence, the initial shutdown was limited to the immediate aftermath of the storm, with partial resumption of service commencing by Tuesday. Given the storm's extensive chaos, it's highly likely that service has progressively resumed or is close to restoration by now, with minor delays or restrictions persisting due to cleanup and infrastructure checks.
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[1] ntv.de[2] dpa
Enrichment Data:The Berlin S-Bahn, initially hit by the storm "Ziros" on June 23, 2025, was completely shut down temporarily, causing widespread disruptions that resulted in 150 trains being taken out of service and incidents like fallen trees blocking tracks. The storm resulted in hurricane-strength winds with speeds up to 108 km/h (67 mph) in Berlin. Although initial resumption began on Tuesday, some routes continued to experience delays and cancellations. The storm is also reported to have caused hundreds of storm-related incidents within Berlin and Brandenburg. As of June 26, 2025, although no recent reports explicitly indicate that the S-Bahn network is still shut down, partial restoration of service has been observed, but delays and minor disruptions may still persist due to cleanup and infrastructure checks.
The Berlin S-Bahn, initially hit by storm "Ziros" on June 23, 2025, was completely shut down due to fallen trees and storm-related disruptions. The storm caused hundreds of incidents across Berlin and Brandenburg, resulting in hurricane-strength winds with speeds up to 108 km/h (67 mph). Although some routes resumed service by Tuesday, minor delays and disruptions may still persist due to cleanup and infrastructure checks.
