Disruption impairs scheduled train journeys to Sylt, causing delays
Between 5.45 AM and 9.30 AM, no trains were able to run on the Marschbahn, a railway line that connects Hamburg with Westerland on the island of Sylt, due to a points failure between Niebüll and Westerland. This disruption has affected both single-line and car trains, causing significant delays.
The affected section of the railway, operated by DB Netz AG, is currently operating under single-line operation, which means that trains can only travel in one direction at a time. This has led to a backlog of trains and extended journey times for passengers.
The disruption at Lehnshallig, which started in the early morning, has been ongoing. Initially, the railway had assumed that delays could continue until September 20, but this is no longer expected. Restrictions in train traffic are expected to continue until tomorrow.
Technicians are working tirelessly to fix the issue, and a comprehensive repair of the points is necessary to restore regular train traffic. Despite the ongoing disruption, progress on the repairs has been positive, and trains are expected to run regularly again from tomorrow morning.
It should be noted that other train operators, such as the NOB (Nord-Ostsee-Bahn), which operate on behalf of DB Regio, may also be affected by the disruption. The specifics of the incident or technical issue that caused the points failure are yet to be determined.
Passengers are advised to check the latest updates on the DB website or mobile app before travelling to avoid any inconvenience. The railway spokesperson encourages passengers to plan their journeys accordingly and apologises for any inconvenience caused by the disruption.
