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.
- Loading delays of up to 26 hours at the HHLA CTA terminal
- The dispositiv inflow control in Hamburg has been in effect since March 10, 2026. Trains are sometimes denied entry into the Hamburg infrastructure, leading to further train delays.
- Currently, all export trains bound for CTA are being completely denied entry into the port infrastructure.
- There are significant delays and train cancellations. This is affecting our entire network and will continue to cause delays for several more days.
- The dipositiv inflow control in Bremerhaven have been in effect since March 14, 2026. Some trains are being denied entry into the Bremerhaven infrastructure, leading to further delays.
- Rail crane capacity is being expanded at the HHLA CTA Terminal. As a result, some tracks are subject to a length restriction of 670 meters. This leads to increased shunting requirements in order to make full train capacities available. Consequently, the already heavily strained port infrastructure is being subjected to additional strain. The restrictions were recently extended until May 1, 2026.
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.
- 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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