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Chaos at the Südkreuz: S-Bahn passengers have to expect massive delays!
Berlin S-Bahn: Massive delays at Südkreuz station due to defective switch. Restrictions expected until Thursday.
Chaos at the Südkreuz: S-Bahn passengers have to expect massive delays!
On Wednesday morning, numerous passengers on the Berlin S-Bahn were surprised by significant delays and cancellations. The main reason for the disruption is a defective switch at Südkreuz station, which has led to significant restrictions on S-Bahn traffic since Tuesday afternoon. The trains on the Ringbahn lines S41 and S42 as well as the S45 line are particularly affected, as they have to contend with delays or even cancellations.
A railway spokesman announced that the switch would be repaired overnight. However, passengers must expect further restrictions until Thursday. In the section between Tempelhof and Südkreuz, the Ringbahn will be completely discontinued, and lines S41 and S42 will only run every ten minutes on the rest of the route.
Comparison of affected lines
For the route between Tempelhof and Südkreuz, passengers are recommended to use line S46. This runs from Tempelhof towards Südkreuz at minutes 00, 20 and 40 and in the opposite direction at minutes 13, 33 and 53. The S45, on the other hand, runs between BER Airport and Hermannstrasse, and the S5, S7, S75, S3 and S9 S-Bahn lines are also experiencing delays due to a technical fault in Lichtenberg.
| line | route | tact |
|---|---|---|
| S41 | Südkreuz – Westkreuz – Gesundbrunnen – Ostkreuz – Neukölln – Tempelhof | 10 minute intervals |
| S42 | Tempelhof – Neukölln – Ostkreuz – Gesundbrunnen – Westkreuz – Südkreuz | 10 minute intervals |
| S45 | BER Airport – Hermannstrasse | variable |
In addition, there was another closure early in the morning due to an emergency medical intervention in Halensee. Train services on the S41, S42 and S46 have been resumed between Westend and Bundesplatz. However, the situation remains tense and requires patience from travelers.
A price increase for bus and train journeys in Berlin and Brandenburg has also been announced for the near future. From January 2026, prices are expected to rise by an average of six percent. This news is also causing discussions among passengers who now have to deal with the current disruptions and future burdens.
The S-Bahn Berlin apologizes for the inconvenience and asks for your understanding while repair work on the switch in Südkreuz continues. Passengers can inform themselves about the current status of the train via Tagesschau and S-Bahn Berlin. Inform malfunctions.