Chaos and widespread train disruptions in Denmark after downed power lines; these are the affected lines so far…
A fallen power line disrupts train traffic and affects passengers during peak hours.
The collapse of an overhead power line on Tuesday at Copenhagen Central Station (Københavns Hovedbanegård) caused delays and cancellations to train traffic on several lines.
Earlier that same day, another downed power line halted train traffic between Ringsted and Køge Nord Station.
Station screens are showing significant delays
Screens at Copenhagen Central Station (Københavns Hovedbanegård) show significant delays in train schedules.
Attempts to guide passengers inside the station
At Copenhagen Central Station (Københavns Hovedbanegård), train staff are currently trying to inform passengers using loudspeakers.
This information was provided by an employee of TV 2, who is currently at the station.
Invitation to check the flight itinerary
The Ritzau news agency reported that Banedanmark currently has no forecast as to when trains will resume operation as planned.
The company is urging passengers to check the Rejseplanen app.
Delays in other cities
Screens at Odense Banegård station show that several trains are delayed due to problems with the electrical wiring.
A fallen power line at Copenhagen Central Station (Københavns Hovedbanegård) has caused delays and cancellations in several locations.
Trains stopped on several lines
The DSB website reported that several trains are currently stopped on several lines, namely:
Copenhagen H – Helsingør
Copenhagen H København H – Copenhagen Airport CPH Lufthavn
Køge – Næstved
Copenhagen – Roskilde – Ringsted
Electric train service suspended east of Odense
Banedanmark announced via the X platform that all electric train traffic east of Odense has been suspended.
This is due to another overhead power line falling, this time at Copenhagen Central Station (Københavns Hovedbanegård).
An earlier incident early on Tuesday also halted train traffic between Ringsted and Køge Nord Station.
