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Fire brigade operation in Munich: 200 passengers evacuated from train!
On June 11, 2025, the fire department evacuated 200 passengers from a regional train near Berg am Laim after damage to the overhead line.
Fire brigade operation in Munich: 200 passengers evacuated from train!
Train travel in Munich took a surprising turn today when a regional train carrying around 200 passengers came to a stop on the open route due to overhead line damage. The incident occurred around midday in the east of the city, near the Berg am Laim S-Bahn station, when the pantograph of the train heading to Kufstein was affected by a damaged overhead line. The situation led to an increased deployment of the fire brigade, which was immediately alerted to help the passengers, reports tz.
It quickly became clear to the approximately 200 passengers that they had to get off the train. In an impressive act of cooperation, the fire department's emergency services helped guide the passengers safely onto the tracks using ladders and then back to a nearby street. The evacuation took about 30 minutes and went smoothly; Most passengers reacted surprisingly calmly to the sudden emergency situation. The fire department also helped transport a bicycle from the affected train.
Traffic disruptions
The impact on rail traffic could not be overlooked. The route between Munich Ostbahnhof and Grafing was temporarily closed due to the incident, which caused the cancellation of several regional trains, particularly in the direction of Salzburg and Kufstein. Long-distance trains also had to be rerouted, resulting in a delay of around 20 minutes. The exact cause of the damage to the overhead line remains unclear for the time being, but according to a railway spokesman, the repair work should be completed in the evening BR reported.
The Munich fire department was well prepared and reacted quickly, which contributed to the safety of the passengers. Your professional and quick actions were appreciated by the travelers, as were the alternatives provided to onward transport with buses and taxis.
Conclusion
As is always the case with such incidents, there is a bit of an aftertaste of discomfort, but the quick response of the rescue workers and the good organization ensured that the situation did not end dramatically. Passengers and those responsible are now curious to find out what the causes of this incident were and hope that rail traffic will return to normal soon South German newspaper finally reported.