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Hanover-Berlin railway line open again after arson attack!
On September 15, 2025, the railway line between Hanover and Berlin was opened after a signal box fire; Police are investigating arson.
Hanover-Berlin railway line open again after arson attack!
The railway line between Hanover and Berlin has been reopened after a signal box fire. As rbb24 reports, long-distance trains between the two cities are now running regularly again without diversions. Trains in the opposite direction also experience only minor delays, although individual connections may still be cancelled. The repair work on the damaged signal box should be completed by Monday afternoon.
Against the background of a suspected arson attack that took place on Friday evening in Lehrte, in the Hanover area, the police assume that the arson was deliberate. The evidence speaks volumes: there are indications that the crime was carried out intentionally. This event is one of a series of similar incidents in which arson attacks on infrastructure have been carried out repeatedly in recent weeks. A
A fire on a signal cable near Düsseldorf had already caused significant traffic disruptions in August, and just recently an electricity pylon was attacked in Berlin, cutting off the energy supply to tens of thousands of people.
Politically motivated arson in focus
The current security concerns are not unjustified. Politically motivated crime has become increasingly important in Germany. The numbers are increasing in various areas, while others are experiencing declines. The figures on politically motivated crime show that, for example, crimes in the PMK right-wing area increased by 23.21% to 28,945 cases. This development is influenced by various factors, including the ongoing Ukraine conflict and the Middle East conflict, as documented by the [BKA](https://www.bka.de/DE/ UnserAufstellen/Deliktsbereich/PMK/PMK Zahlen2023/PMK Zahlen2023.html).
Of particular concern is the increase in anti-Semitic crimes, which increased by 95.53% to 5,164 cases. This clearly shows that the security situation remains tense. Politically motivated acts of violence, on the other hand, fell by 11.92%, which gives hope for a positive development in this area. Nevertheless, the clearance rate for politically motivated crimes remains at 46.85% and poses major challenges for the investigating authorities.
Overall, the development of political crime in Germany is an explosive issue that should not be lost sight of, especially against the background of the disruptions in rail traffic that the recent incidents brought with them. Authorities must do everything they can to prevent such incidents and ensure safety for all citizens.