Update Storm deep "Xavier"
The impact of the storm deep "Xavier" is nevertheless more devastating than expected.
Currently, exploratory journeys with the support of helicopters take place to measure the exact extent of the impact.
Both the port of Hamburg and the stretch Bremerhaven - Bremen are most affected.
We expect up-to-date corresponding forecasts for the accessibility till noon.
At the moment there is hope that the traffic between Hamburg and Hanover will resume at least on one track today.
It is, of course, important to note that priority is given to passenger trains.
The Bremen - Bremerhaven route will probably no longer be released for freight traffic today.
Further information will follow as soon as possible.
All the connections from and to the North Sea ports are affected by damaged infrastructure. It is not possible to guarantee the attainment of ship connections.
In addition, Bremerhaven again introduced the inflow Train control procedure. This also leads to further delays.
Precautionary we have to inform you, that the liability for any costs resulting out of a.m. problems is excluded by us.