Operational Situation on the German Railway Infrastructure – Update No. 10

Dear Customers,

The current complete closure in the Elbe Valley is coming to an end. Although it is moving much more smoothly than the erstwhile one, delays on routes from/to Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Wilhelmshaven, and Rotterdam with Duisburg cannot be completely avoided.

To make the end of this test even more varied, DB InfraGO has announced an unplanned complete closure in Marktredwitz in the Hof – Cheb area for tonight, which is 1 of the fewer detour routes.
The regulation will last from 10.12.2025 00:20 to 10.12.2025 04:20 and will mean a further increase in delays.

We would like to inform you that the Huntebrücke on the way from/to Wilhelmshaven has been repaired and traffic has been full restored.

We would like to remind you:
10.12. – 21.12.2025: closure at the RSC Rotterdam terminal with crucial restrictions on rail transport.
August 2025 – April 2026 closure Berlin – Hamburg.

New notice:
09.01. – 12.01.2026 complete closure in Dresden, which will have the same impact as the closures in the Elbe Valley. I.e. detours via Cheb/Schirnding, Horka, partially Passau.
Limited services: North German ports, Rotterdam, Duisburg CZ, SK, HU, AT, Balkans.

If you have any questions about your circumstantial shipments, delight contact our client service.

METRANS Team