Heat catastrophe on the train: dramatic evacuation at Elsfleth!

Heat catastrophe on the train: dramatic evacuation at Elsfleth!

On Tuesday afternoon yesterday, a technical defect caused excitement on the route between Hude and Nordenham. The regional train stopped at 3:30 p.m. in the area of ​​the railway bridge in Elsfleth and, despite more intensive attempts to put it back into operation or tow it, could not continue. At outside temperatures above 30 degrees and a partial failure of the air conditioning, the temperature in the wagons rapidly increased, which led to some passengers reporting health problems. After about two and a half hours, around 6 p.m., the travelers alerted the emergency call because the situation became intolerable. According to tixio and Presseportal mobilized numerous forces, including State police, the emergency services, the fire brigade and the technical relief organization (THW) to evacuate around 120 travelers.

The evacuation of the passengers took place in a nearby treatment place. There, those affected were cared for with drinks and medically examined. Two young people showed circulatory problems and had to be taken to the hospital. In view of the circumstances, the federal police took up investigations into negligent bodily harm. The route was released for train traffic at around 8:45 p.m.

heat on the train: A recurring problem

The difficulties with the air conditioning on hot days are not an isolated case. According to an analysis of [geo] (https://www.geo.de/bahnfahren-im-summer-hitze-im-zug ---fahrgaeste-reacten-35859992.html), these technical breakdowns can be extremely uncomfortable for travelers. Passengers over 30 degrees internal temperature can quickly get into health needs, which is why it is important to contact the train staff in an emergency. As a rule, the train is driven to the next train station in the event of a larger defect. However, a stop on the freely route is always a challenge, especially in the event of a failure of the air conditioning.

For travelers, such a situation often means a long waiting time in which they have to endure both heat and uncertainty. Technical defects on the air conditioning systems have become less in recent years, but there is still the possibility that modern trains are also affected by such breakdowns. A proper action by passengers is therefore advisable in any case

The events show how important it is to react correctly to emergencies on the train and to be ready to take the right steps in an emergency. Travelers should keep in mind that the emergency services must be alerted in such critical situations and that the safety of passengers always has the highest priority. Whether in summer or on another day, prevention and correct action can be crucial.