""Long-distance rail travel in northern Germany is no longer possible," said Deutsche Bahn in a statement. DB said that rail traffic in the greater Hannover area would be suspended until at least noon today, impacting one of the operator's most important hubs in the north. The rail operator said that connections between Berlin and North Rhine-Westphalia and also Berlin and Hamburg would be impacted. DB said that it was in the interests of passenger and employee safety."
"The German Weather Service (DWD) said that there could be about 10-15 centimetres of snowfall, in northern parts of the country while heavy rain was more likely in the southern parts. DWD meteorologist David Menzel said on Friday that it was not such exceptional weather: "It's a wintry storm and if you look at the big picture nothing particularly unusual." A village near Hannover blanketed in white on Friday morning"
Deutsche Bahn temporarily halted long-distance services in northern Germany because winter storms swept across Europe. Long-distance rail travel in northern Germany was declared no longer possible and rail traffic in the greater Hannover area was suspended until at least noon, disrupting a major northern hub. Connections between Berlin and North Rhine-Westphalia and between Berlin and Hamburg were impacted. The operator cited passenger and employee safety. The German Weather Service forecast about 10-15 centimetres of snowfall in northern areas and heavier rain in the south. A DWD meteorologist described the event as a wintry storm that is not particularly unusual. Frankfurt Airport experienced no early-morning restrictions on take-offs or landings.
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