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Massive delays in ICE traffic: arson causes chaos!
ICE connections between Berlin and Munich severely delayed due to arson in Hirschaid. Replacement traffic set up.
Massive delays in ICE traffic: arson causes chaos!
Anyone traveling between Munich and Berlin currently needs a good deal of patience. From today, travelers will have to expect significant delays until Thursday morning Goslar newspaper reported. The reason? A route closure between Nuremberg and Erfurt due to a fire in a railway underpass in Hirschaid.
The diversions of ICE trains in both directions lead to delays of around 90 minutes. The stops in Erlangen and Bamberg are completely canceled. In addition, individual IC trains will not run between Nuremberg and Leipzig or between Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and Gera. These interruptions in traffic also affect regional trains, as the route between Forchheim and Bamberg is completely closed. An annoying circumstance for the travelers affected.
Fire origin and investigation
The fire in the pedestrian underpass was reported around 3 a.m. on Friday night. Wooden slats and pallets caught fire, but the fire department was able to quickly extinguish the fire. Nevertheless, the damage caused here amounts to around 25,000 euros. The South German newspaper informed that the criminal police are investigating suspected arson and are already looking for suspicious people.
The load-bearing capacity of the underpass is also currently a major issue, as experts have found massive damage to the structure. The route will therefore remain closed until Thursday. A replacement bus service has been set up between Forchheim and Bamberg, but there are no stops at smaller regional train stations. Large-capacity taxis are in use for interim passengers and ensure necessary stops.
General traffic problems
After all, train travelers in Germany are used to disruptions. Various causes, such as fallen trees or damage to vehicles and overhead lines, occasionally lead to delays and diversions in the route network. The contact point for current information is the “Disruptions in Rail Traffic” initiative – it offers helpful support and information about closures and disruptions. Here too, it remains to be seen how the situation will develop in the coming days and whether travelers will soon be able to use their train connections again in a relaxed manner stoerungen-bahnverkehr.de can be read.
For everyone who wants to travel on this important route today or in the next few days: plan more time and stay informed. After all, the train keeps going – even if it gets bumpy at times.