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Subway alarm: small fire between Christ Church and Schlump extinguished!
On November 6th, 2025 there was a cable fire in the subway shaft between Christ Church and Schlump. The Hamburg fire department evacuated the train stations and quickly extinguished the fire. From 12:45 p.m. the subways were running again.
Subway alarm: small fire between Christ Church and Schlump extinguished!
The Hamburg fire department was called to a fire in the subway shaft between the Christuskirche and Schlump stations at 12 p.m. today, November 6, 2025. According to reports from Eimsbütteler Nachrichten, the cause of the fire was a cable fire on the track bed between the two stations. However, there was no reason to panic as the fire was classified as small and could be quickly extinguished with a fire extinguisher.
Emergency services responded quickly and evacuated the stations to ensure the safety of passengers. At around 12:30 p.m. the fire brigade was able to end its operation and move away again. The subway route was temporarily paralyzed at this point, but the train was able to run at full capacity again from 12:45 p.m. This shows how important it is to respond quickly to such incidents in order to restore normal operations as quickly as possible.
The impact of the incident
Of course, such a fire also has an impact on passengers. The temporary shutdown of the subway route caused some inconvenience and delays in local transport. Passengers were advised to consider alternative transport options until normalized timetables were reinstated. However, the fire department's quick response will certainly have reassured many, as it makes passenger safety their top priority.
It is important to emphasize that this was a small fire. Such incidents can always happen, but thanks to the efficient work of the fire department, something worse was prevented. In the city, where the public transport network is so dense, a small fire can quickly lead to major problems. This makes it all the more important that everyone involved is well prepared.
A look at the future
While the subway line between Christ Church and Schlump is now back in operation, the question remains as to how such incidents can be avoided in the future. It may be worth reviewing safety features and maintenance processes to ensure cable fires do not become a recurring problem.
In conclusion, the incident today is another example of the challenges facing urban infrastructure. But with well-trained emergency services and efficient communication, you can act quickly even in difficult situations - and that's what ultimately counts.