Bahn chaos to embankment fire: only one train an hour!

Bahn chaos to embankment fire: only one train an hour!

rail traffic in Germany is currently severely restricted after a embankment fire on the railway line between Erfurt and Gotha has caused considerable damage to the signal technology. According to Tagesschau.de , travelers can only count with serious restrictions, since only one train can be drawn per hour and towards Friday evening.

The accident occurred on Wednesday evening between Seebergen and Wanderleben when a fire broke out near the track. At the time of the fire, there were two trains on the track, one of them was without electricity. Three passengers had to be treated due to the high temperatures. The emergency services and fire brigade were quickly on hand, while the passengers of the affected train were able to switch to the other train.

significant effects on long -distance transport

The consequences of the fire are far -reaching and affect over 10,000 travelers in Germany. The connections in long-distance transport particularly suffer: The Intercity (IC) from Gera to North Rhine-Westphalia has already deleted three trains per direction. The ICE connection between Leipzig and Frankfurt Airport is also completely canceled, while the ICE line is diverted from Dresden to Wiesbaden via Würzburg, which brings with an additional travel time of around 40 minutes. Hold in Gotha, Eisenach, Bad Hersfeld and Fulda on the diversion.

The regional railway line 20 between Eisenach and Leipzig can only operate once an hour in any direction. Furthermore, Flixtrain trains (line FlX 10, Stuttgart-Berlin) are affected by diversions, since it is no longer necessary in Erfurt. The regional express RE1 between Göttingen and Glauchau is also affected, with diversions that stop in Neudietendorf and Gotha.

tips for travelers

Travelers should find out about the current situation online before driving. Deutsche Bahn recommends using the platform Bahn.de that offers an interactive interference card and real-time information on train connections. The delay alarm function, which sends automatic notifications for disorders, is particularly valuable. Details can be called up on db-bielplan.com In summary, it can be said that the embankment fire has a significant impact on rail traffic, and travelers have to adjust to longer waiting times and diversions. The repair of the signal technology will take at least until the weekend, so it is advisable to regularly find out about the current state of affairs. The investigation into the cause of the fire is still ongoing, and all affected travelers are required to be careful and pay attention to information.