Germany news: Winter storm halts train service in north
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Key Points:
- Winter storm Elli has caused Deutsche Bahn to suspend long-distance train services around Hanover, affecting routes between Hamburg, Hanover, and Berlin for safety reasons amid heavy snow and wind.
- The German Weather Service forecasted 10-15 centimeters of snowfall in northern Germany and frigid temperatures as low as -20°C, although some snow warnings for Berlin and Brandenburg were lifted due to lighter-than-expected snowfall.
- Winter weather has also caused major traffic disruptions in central Germany, with highways A7, A4, and A5 blocked by stuck trucks, leading authorities to advise truck drivers to use rest areas until conditions improve.
- Despite the storm’s impact on rail and road travel, Frankfurt Airport remained operational without restrictions on flights during the early
