Train chaos: arson paralyzes the ICE route between Berlin and Munich!

Train chaos: arson paralyzes the ICE route between Berlin and Munich!

There is currently bad news for ICE train travelers between Berlin and Munich. You have to expect massive delays until Thursday morning ka-news reported. The reason for the difficulties is a route closure between Nuremberg and Erfurt, which became necessary due to a fire in a pedestrian underpass in Hirschaid.

The situation is tense because ICE trains in both directions have to be rerouted, leading to delays of around 90 minutes. In addition, there are no stops in Erlangen and Bamberg. Individual IC trains between Nuremberg and Leipzig and between Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and Gera are completely canceled. A replacement bus service has been set up between Forchheim and Bamberg, allowing passengers to cover at least part of their journey.

Arson suspected

As the South German newspaper According to reports, the fire was reported around 3 a.m. on Friday night. Wooden slats and pallets caught fire, causing material damage of around 25,000 euros. The fire brigade was quickly there to put out the fire, but the damage to the underpass is significant. The criminal police have started investigations and are looking for possible suspicious people as arson is suspected.

The load-bearing capacity of the underpass must now be examined, which is why the closure will remain in place until Thursday. The S-Bahn lines that come from Nuremberg and end prematurely in Forchheim are particularly affected. Regional transport also suffers under these circumstances: trains no longer run between Forchheim and Bamberg, and the replacement buses do not stop at the smaller regional train stations.

Investigations at the highest level

The German railway is under criticism, and in order to move the investigation forward more quickly, the Federal Prosecutor General has taken over the investigation into the arson Mirror reported. Taking on the investigation at this level is intended to ensure that all aspects are thoroughly examined and those responsible can be quickly held accountable.

Travelers should prepare for further inconveniences and ideally obtain information about their connections in advance. The railway provides information about current developments in order to accommodate passengers and ensure that conditions on the route are as clear as possible.