Ferred moment at Lunden train station: Train crap stones overlooks!

Ferred moment at Lunden train station: Train crap stones overlooks!

In the night from Friday to Saturday, a safety -related incident occurred at the Lunden train station. A regional express that was traveling from Hamburg Altona in the direction of Husum had to come to a standstill after he had run over several gravel stones. This incident not only left a loud bang, but also led to the blocking of the relevant section of the route.

The police were able to capture numerous grinding gravel stones on a distance of around 300 meters in front of the train station. About 20 meters in front of the engine was a collection of other stones on the track body. As the security forces acted quickly and eliminated the stones, luckily there was no derailment or abrupt quick braking. Around 20 travelers and the railway staff remained unharmed, but the event led to a delay of 158 minutes Boyens .

A serious topic that is imposed here is security on rail systems. The Federal Police urgently warns of the dangers that puts on the lying on objects on rail tracks. Such actions can have serious consequences, for example leading to derailments and serious injuries. This is not only the case with the current incident, but a problem that is commonplace at many level crossings. Accidents are often due to inattentiveness or misconduct from road users Presseportal .

Notes wanted

The federal police have initiated criminal proceedings for dangerous intervention in rail traffic and calls on witnesses for help. People who have observed suspicious activities in the track area late Friday evening are asked to report. If you can provide information, you should contact the Federal Police Inspection Flensburg on 0461/31320 or contact any police station.

The importance of traffic safety on rail tracks cannot be emphasized enough. Road users must be aware of the danger that comes from recklessness and ignorance. The federal police are actively involved in the "safe" prevention campaign to reduce accidents at level crossings. Participation in this campaign and the awareness of the public are essential steps to ensure security in the track area Federal Police .

Overall, it can be hoped that this incident serves as a warning example to take the safety in rail traffic seriously and to act responsibly.