Police discover stationary train as they suspect sabotage
Fire on North Rhine-Westphalia Railway Line Causes Widespread Disruptions
A significant incident has occurred on the main railway line between Düsseldorf and Duisburg in North Rhine-Westphalia, leading to widespread disruptions in both local and long-distance traffic.
Incident Details
Unknown persons are believed to have placed an ignition device in a cable tunnel, causing a fire. This incident has resulted in damaged cables, making repairs necessary to restore service. The investigation into this suspected act of sabotage is being handled jointly by the state protection department and the police.
Impact on Services
As a result of the fire and the subsequent repairs, long-distance traffic is being partially rerouted via Dortmund and Wuppertal, and vice versa. Work on a parallel goods line in Duisburg-Wedau has been temporarily suspended to help manage some of the traffic on this route.
The Deutsche Bahn line between Duisburg and Düsseldorf has been brought to a halt, affecting approximately 700 to 800 long-distance connections daily. This incident has also led to changes in the schedules of regional trains, including the S1, RE2, RE3, RE11, RE1, RE5, RE6, RE19, and S1 suburban train line.
Travel to Düsseldorf Airport is also affected by these disruptions. In an effort to provide alternative transportation, a shuttle bus service has been established between Düsseldorf Airport, Düsseldorf Central Station, and the main stations of the two cities.
Current Status
At present, the entire area around Duisburg-Großenbaum in the south of the Ruhr area is not passable. Two more damaged cables have been discovered, making the repair process more complex. However, repair work on the cables has begun, and the police have released the crime scene, allowing the work to progress.
Investigation and Updates
There are no publicly available official statements pointing to sabotage or detailing an investigation. For the latest confirmed details, affected passengers should consult official sources such as Deutsche Bahn announcements, North Rhine-Westphalia transport authorities, or local news outlets specializing in transportation updates. They generally provide real-time information on train schedules, investigative progress, and recommended alternative routes when incidents impact rail service.
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- The fire on the North Rhine-Westphalia Railway Line, suspected to be an act of sabotage, has significantly impacted the transportation industry, particularly the finance sector, as the disruptions are expected to affect around 700 to 800 long-distance connections daily.
- The investigation into this incident, a matter of crime and justice, is being jointly handled by the state protection department and the police, while passengers are advised to consult official sources for the latest updates on train schedules, investigative progress, and alternative routes.
- The general-news outlets specializing in transportation updates have reported that the repair work on the damaged cables has begun, and changes in the schedules of local and long-distance trains, including the S1, RE2, RE3, RE11, RE1, RE5, RE6, RE19, and S1 suburban train line, have been implemented to manage the widespread disruptions caused by the fire in the cable tunnel.
