Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
as a matter of routine, we would like to provide you with an overview of current and upcoming events within our rail operations. This includes information from the area of the network operator as well as information from the environment of the connected seaport terminals.
- Shipping backlog at port terminal
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- EUROKOMBI more than 12 hours
- HHLA CTA between 36 and 40 hours -> One of our trains was allowed to depart for its scheduled slot on February 11, 2026, at approximately 3:00 a.m. this morning. The train has not yet been unloaded.
- Block and signal failure between Braunschweig and Magdeburg, which made the line impassable for several hours. This resulted in massive backlogs that affected large parts of the Northern Regional Area.
- The discretionary access control in Hamburg is still in effect. Trains are being denied scheduled entry into the port infrastructure.
- The discretionary access control in Bremerhaven was lifted this morning.
Due to the circumstances, delays continue to occur at the seaport and inland terminals. These delays have a significant impact on the stability and punctuality of our network. We are making daily efforts to minimize the impact on your bookings as much as possible. Our scheduling department will continue to inform you of any affected bookings on a case-by-case basis. In order to avoid incorrect tours, please check the availability of the loading units before acceptance inland or at the seaport and take our advice notes and order-related information into account.
- Ongoing construction work between Bremerhaven and Bremen. During the construction work, the line will be completely closed every weekend from Friday to Monday between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. For example ->
- January 30, 2026, 11:00 p.m. – January 31, 2026, 5:00 a.m.
- Jan. 31, 2026, 11:00 p.m. – Feb. 1, 2026, 5:00 a.m.
- Feb. 1, 2026, 11:00 p.m. – Feb. 2, 2026, 5:00 a.m.
- So far, this measure applies from January 30, 2026, through March 2, 2026. However, it is expected that the restrictions will continue in March 2026.
- Long-term construction work between Nuremberg – Regensburg – Passau from February 6, 2026 to December 15, 2026. During this period, there will be two different diversions with adjusted train lengths:
- February 6 – June 12 -> 620 m via Landshut / Plattling -> 23 cars
- June 12 – July 11 -> 590 m via Salzburg -> 22 cars
- July 12 – September 16 -> 620 m via Landshut/Plattling -> 23 cars
- September 16 – timetable change -> 590 m via Salzburg -> 22 cars
- Due to the longer distance and increased utilization of the alternative routes, delays are to be expected. Further restrictions cannot yet be fully predicted. We will inform you separately about these. This mainly affects our services to Hungary.
For the area of seaport terminals, we would like to point out that your cooperation as a potential terminal customer is also urgently desired.
With regard to deadlines, please refer to our General Terms and Conditions. Delivery deadlines or fixed dates cannot be guaranteed. These presuppose unhindered transport conditions on rail and road.
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