Hannover Live Railcam: Train Traffic in Northern Hannover

Railcam Hannover streams live from beside a major railway line in the north of Hannover, the capital of the German state of Lower Saxony and one of the most important rail junctions in northern Germany.

Hannover Hauptbahnhof sits where major north-south and east-west routes cross, so the lines around the city carry an impressive variety of traffic. On this camera you can expect fast ICE and Intercity trains, regional trains and S-Bahn services that link the city with its suburbs, along with heavy freight trains moving containers, cars, chemicals and bulk goods between the North Sea ports and the rest of Europe.

Trains appear throughout the day and night, which makes this a rewarding stream to leave running. Freight tends to dominate the late-evening and overnight hours, while passenger services peak during the morning and evening rush.

Things to look for

• White ICE high-speed trains
• Long freight trains with locomotives from different operators
• Regional and S-Bahn trains in red and other liveries
• Snow, fog and rain changing the scene through the seasons

Hannover is also known worldwide for its trade fairs, including Hannover Messe, one of the largest industrial fairs in the world. Germany runs on Central European Time, one hour ahead of UTC in winter and two in summer.

The livestream is provided by Railcam Hannover.