Severe Winter Weather Halts Train Services in Braunschweig Region, No Replacement Buses Available
January 12, 2026
The erixx RB42/43 line serving Bad Harzburg to Braunschweig via Goslar–Vienenburg remains inoperable, with first trains not expected until late Monday afternoon and no replacement service available.
Similarly, the enno RE50 line between Wolfsburg, Braunschweig, and Hildesheim cannot operate yet; initial train movements are not expected before late Monday afternoon and a replacement service cannot be arranged due to hazardous road conditions.
Operators warn that the situation could change and urge passengers to check for updates and consider alternative travel options where possible.
Deutsche Bahn cautions that further delays and partial cancellations on Niedersachsen regional services may continue through January 9, with replacement buses unlikely to be timely because of snow and icy roads; passengers should be careful when boarding and alighting due to slippery platforms.
The RB40 line from Braunschweig Hbf to Helmstedt is suspended due to turnout work, with no clear restoration timeline; a replacement bus is operating between Helmstedt and Braunschweig and travelers should verify connections before departure.
The erixx RE10 (Hannover Hbf–Bad Harzburg), RB32 (Lüneburg–Dannenberg-Ost), and RB47 (Uelzen–Braunschweig Hbf) are back in service with only minor delays.
The enno RE30 (Wolfsburg Hbf–Hannover Hbf) is not affected and runs regularly, albeit with occasional small delays.
A winter snow and ice event is causing widespread disruptions in the Braunschweig region, affecting multiple lines and routes.
On the RE60 line between Braunschweig Hbf and Peine, trains are canceled due to snow and ice, with disruptions lasting into the early afternoon; related signal outages and turnout issues further complicate service.
Regional rail disruptions persist on Monday due to heavily frozen tracks and points, with ice rain hindering rescue efforts in the Braunschweig area.
The RE50 line between Braunschweig Hbf and Wolfsburg is canceled in both directions because of turnout repair, with no estimated duration available.
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