Fire on railway line: ICE route Erfurt-Nuremberg closed until Monday!

Fire on railway line: ICE route Erfurt-Nuremberg closed until Monday!

passengers on the important ICE route between Erfurt and Nuremberg have had to accept stately delays since Friday. The reason for this is a fire on the route, which significantly affects the travel route. Deutsche Bahn (DB) expects the route to remain closed by Monday morning, which means an unpleasant surprise for many travelers. Originally, the release of the route was planned for the coming night, but now it is time to prove patience. As Tagesschau.de , the ICE trains are currently on the road one and a half hours.

The fire occurred in a pedestrian underpass below the railway line in Hirschaid, in the middle of the Bamberg district. Around 20 firefighters were deployed and deleted burning wooden slats and pallets. However, the damage to the underpass is so significant that tracks can no longer be used. Mettern bridges are planned to quickly restore the train connection. The DB emphasizes that there is no evidence that the fire was deliberately laid to paralyze the route.

detours and restrictions

The DB reacted quickly and set up replacement traffic with commuting trains, buses and large taxis. Nevertheless, the utilization of these alternatives remains high, which further extends the travel times between Nuremberg and Bamberg. The regional trains end and are currently starting in Bamberg, while the IC trains between Jena and Nuremberg are completely canceled. Some holds in Erlangen, Bamberg and Coburg also have to delete travelers for the time being, such as sueddeutsche.de

In addition, the effects of the fire are also noticeable between Munich and Berlin, since the section between Forchheim and Bamberg remains closed for an indefinite period. The DB had previously announced that it would release this route until the middle of this week. In view of the current situation, travelers have to expect massive impairments until at least Monday.

Investigations in the background

The police have started an investigation, but focuses on the fact that there is no evidence of targeted arson. There are also difficulties in train traffic in Berlin - a fire in a cable shaft caused similar problems there. These disorders show how vulnerable the infrastructure of the Deutsche Bahn is, as well as rbb24.de reported.

It remains to be hoped that the coming days will bring a quick solution and that the rail travelers will soon be able to drive through Germany undisturbed again with the ICE trains. A good hand is currently required from all sides - both from the compensation points of the DB and the passengers who have to deal with the situation.