Munich in turmoil: emergency brake pulled - man escapes by bike!

Munich in turmoil: emergency brake pulled - man escapes by bike!

Moosach, Deutschland - In Munich, incidents around the abusive use of emergency brake facilities in S-Bahnen are increasing, which recently led to two remarkable incidents. On June 15, 2025, it was a 32-year-old man from Kazakhstan who operated the emergency brake of an S-Bahn between Laim and Moosach/Obermenzing to cross the tracks at 3:15 p.m. However, instead of fleeing a threat, he got out with a bike and left it behind the tracks. This campaign not only led to the interruption of the S-Bahn traffic, but also required a commitment of the federal police, which took a helicopter to find the man. He was later arrested at the main train station; He found a small amount of cannabis. The incident is now being pursued as a dangerous intervention in rail traffic and as an abuse of emergency brake devices.

The federal police report that the man's bike was given a "to give away" sign and that they are now looking for the rightful owner. The incident was a significant intervention in the S-Bahn operation and shows how carefree people deal with emergency calls. Whether the man actually lived in a tent, as he stated, remains unclear, but because of his actions he got into serious legal difficulties that are associated with possible punishments of up to one year of imprisonment or fines, according to the provisions of the Criminal Code.

another incident in Pasing

But the case of the 32-year-old was not the only incident of the day. An older couple was also in a difficult situation when the husband moved the emergency brake of a regional express from Augsburg to Munich because his wife did not get out in time with her bike. This happened around 2:50 p.m. and this advance also led to an operating disorder in S-Bahn traffic. In this case, the police are now investigating the misuse of the emergency, which also caused unrest in public transport.

Such incidents also highlight the serious consequences of abuse of emergency aid options. According to § 145 StGB, such acts could be punished with fines or imprisonment for up to two years, since they are not only risks for the perpetrator, but also for the general public. In an emergency, an incorrect alarm could lead to the fact that people in need of help do not receive help in good time.

The federal police therefore advises prudence and emphasizes that every emergency should be taken seriously. It is the responsibility of everyone to deal responsibly with the emergency aid options. The Munich transport companies are working to further increase the security in the S-Bahn network in order to avoid such incidents in the future.