Chaos in Munich: Regional train evacuated – 200 passengers affected!

Chaos in Munich: Regional train evacuated – 200 passengers affected!

On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, an unexpected incident occurred in Munich that caused a lot of excitement. At around 12 p.m., a regional train on the way to Kufstein stopped near the Berg am Laim train station. The reason? Damage to the overhead line that damaged the train's pantograph and prevented it from continuing.

Evacuation at full steam

Around 200 people were sitting on the train when the emergency manager of Deutsche Bahn, together with the Bavarian Regiobahn, the federal police, police and fire brigade, was alerted. The hard-working fire brigade evacuated the passengers using ladders to nearby Hermann-Weinhauser-Straße. During this operation, the railway line between Munich Ostbahnhof and Grafing was closed due to the events, which led to significant restrictions on rail traffic. In order to get passengers further, a replacement rail service was set up and passengers were kindly pointed out the surrounding tram stops.

The whole thing took place with a certain hectic flair, but the efforts of the rescue workers were exemplary. Operations managers and emergency management clearly had a good hand in mastering the situation. In addition, several regional trains, especially in the direction of Salzburg and Kufstein, were no longer operational after the incident. Long-distance trains were also affected and had to be rerouted via the freight station tracks, which led to delays of around 20 minutes.

Research into causes

The exact cause of the damage to the overhead line remains unclear for the time being. The repair work is planned for the evening so that the route can finally be reopened. Despite the inconvenience, the passengers were protected and cared for thanks to the quick action of the emergency services.

The day's events show once again how important well-coordinated emergency management is in the transport industry. After all, it's not just timetables that depend on it, but above all people's safety. Information about emergency strategies can be found on the freight railway website.

Summary

In summary, despite a bumpy day with some challenges, the systematic approach of those responsible for passenger safety was the top priority. While the repair of the damage to the overhead line is in full swing, the affected travelers are hoping that rail traffic will return to normal quickly.

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