Disrupted rail traffic observed in South Brandenburg due to faulty railway sidings.
Disruption in Regional Train Travel Between Doberlug-Kirchhain and Leipzig This Weekend
Due to a technical malfunction of a signal box, regional train travel between Doberlug-Kirchhain and Leipzig will be disrupted from August 10 to August 18, 2025. This disruption affects only trains on line RE 10 and does not involve any other routes or stations.
The malfunction occurred on the section between Torgau (Saxony) and Uebigau (Elbe-Elster district). As a result, some trains on line RE 10 will not stop at certain stations and may have altered destinations or cancellations in this area.
The German railway company has announced that a replacement bus service will be available specifically for the section between Torgau and Doberlug-Kirchhain. Passengers are advised to check their connections regularly and to plan for potential delays or cancellations.
Signal boxes are used to control train operations, and this malfunction is the reason for the disruptions. For current live updates and information on the replacement bus service, passengers are encouraged to check DB’s official live departure information at bahnhof.de or the DB Navigator app.
At present, no specific alternative routes or full service restorations have been announced for this weekend. However, the railway company is providing updates on the disruption and the replacement bus service.
For those unfamiliar with signal boxes, they are essential components in the railway system, controlling the safe movement of trains. This malfunction has caused a significant disruption in the train services between Doberlug-Kirchhain and Leipzig.
Passengers are advised to stay informed and to check their connections regularly to ensure a smooth journey during this period.
In light of the technical malfunction of a signal box, disruptions are expected in the railway industry, particularly affecting line RE 10 and the finance aspect of public-transit transportation between Doberlug-Kirchhain and Leipzig, from August 10 to August 18, 2025. The German railway company has arranged for a replacement bus service to cater to passengers along the section between Torgau and Doberlug-Kirchhain, signifying the need for alternative transportation solutions in this sector during the disruption.
