Dear Customers,
The operational situation in Germany remains very complicated due to track closures and various technical issues on the lines. Closures continue in the German-Czech and German-Polish border regions, and DB InfraGO is strictly managing and regulating transit through Germany. The rail network is congested, and the movement of trains and locomotives is significantly disrupted. Delays and irregularities are increasing, and we are forced to cancel some connections.
The following closures are taking place this week in the Elbe Valley, significantly limiting service between the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, the Balkans, and ports in northern Germany, Rotterdam, and Duisburg.
- Schöna – Bad Schandau from 13 April to 18 May 2026, every Monday from 9:10 a.m. to 6:50 p.m.
- Obervogelgesang – Bad Schandau from 25 April to 29 April 2026, daily from 9:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.
- Königstein – Kurort Rathen – April 29 – May 8, 2026 single-track operation only, daily from 4:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Due to the public holiday on 1 May 2026, ports in northern Germany will cease operations on 30 April 2026 after noon and resume on 2 May 2026 in the morning.
Hamburg: HPA is managing train arrivals. Port terminals are operating with delays. At Eurogate terminal, one of the cranes malfunctioned on Saturday, 25 April. As a result, the length of the tracks has been reduced, and it is necessary to shorten and split trains.
Bremerhaven: BremenPorts is managing train arrivals.
Wilhelmshaven: Import delays of up to 1 day.
- DE National: Import/export delays of up to 1 day due to complications on railway lines in Germany.
Rotterdam / Duisburg: Import delays of approximately 1 day due to complicated transit through Germany.
Gdańsk: Imports are currently delayed by approx. 1 day. The backlog persists primarily due to a track closure between Česká Třebová and Havířov. Imports are booked until 9 May 2026, inclusive.
Please direct any questions regarding specific shipments to our Customer Service.
METRANS Team