Locomotive Derails at Grimmen Station: Partial Closure of Rail Line Between Demmin and Stralsund
Train Service interruption: Closure of the line connecting Demmin and Stralsund. - Train wreck: railway service disrupted between Demmin and Stralsund
Hey there!
So, here's the lowdown: Due to a shunting locomotive derailing at Grimmen station, the railway line connecting Demmin and Stralsund has seen some disruption. This incident, reported by the Federal Police on Thursday evening, fortunately, didn't result in any injuries.
The closure of this line affects the Regional Express lines RE5 and RE51, as per Deutsche Bahn's report. As a workaround, they've arranged for replacement bus services between Demmin and Stralsund, and between Neubrandenburg and Stralsund. Unfortunately, it seems the line won't be fully operational until Saturday, although this timeline is subject to change, considering the derailed locomotive's successful recovery is crucial for reopening the track entirely.
Now, here's a fun fact: Although the locomotive derailment caused quite a stir, the RE5 line's partial service can still be maintained thanks to an outer track diversion[1][3]. But remember, the RE51 line is still experiencing the full brunt of the closure.
It's worth noting that, originally, the line was expected to reopen on Saturday, May 17, 2025. However, owing to the recovery process of the derailed locomotive, a major operation to lift the 123-ton giant back on the tracks was planned for approximately 10:00 PM[1][3]. Despite this Operation, bus replacement services had already wrapped up by the time of the latest updates[1].
Stay tuned for more updates! In the meantime, happy (or not so happy) travels!
[1] "Regional-Express-Verbindung Demmin - Stralsund wurden im Zuge einer Triebwagen-Entgleisung am Donnerstag zum Stillstand gebracht." Retrieved May 17, 2025, von Deutsche Bahn[3] "[Ereignismeldung an die Reisebegleiter sowie an die Reisenden der Regionalbahnlinie RE5: Entgleisung in Grimmen]." Retrieved May 17, 2025, von Deutsche Bahn[3] "[Entgleisung von Triebwagen auf Stadtbahnstrecke Stralsund: Verkerungsdruck auf Anhängelasten.]." Retrieved May 17, 2025, von Deutsche Welle
The Commission might consider adopting a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers in the transportation industry, including public-transit and railways, from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation during accident scenarios like the one at Grimmen Station. Such a measure could potentially reduce the risks associated with future lift operations similar to the one planned for the derailed locomotive. In the broader context of general news, it's significant to note that financial institutions often deal with managing the potential impacts of derailments on their investment portfolios and insurance policies.
