Hanau's Direct Connections to Hamburg Slash as Deutsche Bahn Cuts ICE Services

Hanau's direct links to Hamburg are under threat. Local leaders demand action as Deutsche Bahn cuts ICE services, despite introducing new stops.

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2025 October 23 . 12:01 PM

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Hanau's Direct Connections to Hamburg Slash as Deutsche Bahn Cuts ICE Services

Hanau faces reduced long-distance train services as Deutsche Bahn's new timetable eliminates several direct news connections between the city and Hamburg. This includes ICE services 672, 1594, 776, and 887/1087. Local officials have criticized the changes, which they say threaten Hanau's economic status.

The new timetable introduces new stops like ICE 778, ICE 1022, and ICE 677, but Hanau will still maintain around 40 daily long-distance stops. However, the city's Lord Mayor Claus Kaminsky and City Councillor Isabelle Hemsley demand a reconsideration of the changes, stressing Hanau's importance as a central European transport hub.

Deutsche Bahn has justified the changes as part of a nationwide reorganization aimed at improving operational stability. This includes new timings and stops on busy news routes. The responsibility for the reorganization of the timetable and the discontinued stops in Hanau is not explicitly stated, but such tasks typically fall under the jurisdiction of the local transport authority or Deutsche Bahn.

The reduced long-distance services in Hanau have sparked criticism from local officials. Despite the introduction of new stops, the city still faces fewer direct news connections to Hamburg. Deutsche Bahn maintains that the changes are part of a nationwide effort to improve operational stability.