Fire Disrupts Berlin-Leipzig Rail Services

Train services between Berlin and Leipzig faced major disruptions on May 23, 2026, due to a fire along the railway line. The blaze, which occurred between Jüterbog and Ludwigsfelde in Brandenburg, forced Deutsche Bahn to reroute long-distance trains and led to potential cancellations.

One ICE train traveling to Hamburg had to stop in Trebbin and return to Leipzig. The railway company stated that the fire was caused by a hot axle on a freight train. "The extinguishing work is underway. However, we can currently neither estimate the time required for the extinguishing work nor the damage caused by the fire," a spokesperson said, adding, "We regret the inconvenience to travelers."

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The extinguishing work is underway. However, we can currently neither estimate the time required for the extinguishing work nor the damage caused by the fire.

Firefighters were engaged in a large-scale operation, with approximately 65 personnel deployed between Thyrow and Trebbin. The fire produced significant smoke, and the primary concern was preventing its spread into the nearby forest. The exact origin point of the fire could not be immediately determined.

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We regret the inconvenience to travelers.