Signal Repair at Berlin Central Station Causes Delays on S-Bahn Lines
Berlin, Germany – Deutsche Bahn has issued an urgent travel advisory for commuters in Berlin due to a signal repair at the Hauptbahnhof (Central Station). The repair work, which commenced yesterday, December 10, 2025, is causing significant disruptions and delays across multiple S-Bahn lines.
Current Service Disruptions at a Glance
| Event | Repairs to a signal at Central Station |
|---|---|
| Cause | Signal repair |
| Start Date | December 10, 2025 |
Deutsche Bahn informed the public yesterday, December 10, 2025, at 1:35 PM, about the unforeseen event. The company has provided specific details regarding the affected lines and necessary adjustments to the S-Bahn schedule.
Impact on Berlin S-Bahn Lines
The signal repair at Berlin Central Station is directly impacting the following S-Bahn lines:
- S3
- S5
- S7
- S75
- S9
As a result of the ongoing repair work, passengers should anticipate delays and the following service limitations:
- S5 will operate only between Strausberg Nord/Hoppegarten and Warschauer Straße.
- S75 will operate only between Wartenberg and Lichtenberg.
Deutsche Bahn apologizes for the inconvenience caused to its passengers. The information was last updated yesterday, December 10, 2025, at 1:10 PM.
Deutsche Bahn Punctuality – A Broader Context
This incident adds to ongoing concerns about Deutsche Bahn’s punctuality. According to the company’s own figures, only about 64 percent of all long-distance trains were on time in 2023 (compared to 65.2% in 2022). This means 36 percent arrived at their destination at least six minutes late. DB Regio trains, however, showed significantly better punctuality, with 92 to 93 percent on-time arrivals in the first quarter of 2023. This statistic does not include completely cancelled trains.
Common reasons cited for these delays in 2023 include numerous construction sites, necessary track renovations, vehicle malfunctions, disruptions to control and safety technology, and issues within Deutsche Bahn’s network.
Passengers are advised to check the latest travel information before commencing their journeys and to allow for extra travel time.
Source: https://www.news.de/reisen-und-leben/859181533/deutsche-bahn-news-fuer-berlin-reparatur-an-einem-signal-in-hauptbahnhof-infos-ueber-aktuelle-db-meldungen-im-fahrplan/1/
