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Munich in turmoil: emergency brake pulled – man escapes on a bicycle!
Two incidents of misuse of emergency aid on Munich S-Bahn, including emergency braking at Moosach. Investigations are ongoing.
Munich in turmoil: emergency brake pulled – man escapes on a bicycle!
In Munich, incidents surrounding the misuse of emergency braking devices on S-Bahn trains are increasing, which recently led to two notable incidents. On June 15, 2025, it was a 32-year-old man from Kazakhstan who activated the emergency brake on an S-Bahn between Laim and Moosach/Obermenzing in order to cross the tracks at 3:15 p.m. However, instead of fleeing impending danger, he got out with a bicycle and left it between the tracks. This action not only led to the interruption of S-Bahn traffic, but also required the federal police to use a helicopter to find the man. He was later arrested at the main train station; A small amount of cannabis was found on him. The incident is now being prosecuted as a dangerous interference with rail traffic and misuse of emergency braking devices.
Federal police report that the man's bike had a "for free" sign on it and they are now looking for the rightful owner. The incident represented a significant disruption to S-Bahn operations and shows how carelessly some people deal with emergency calls. Whether the man was actually living in a tent as he claimed remains unclear, but his actions have landed him in serious legal trouble, with possible penalties of up to one year in prison or a fine, according to provisions of the Criminal Code.
Another incident in Pasing
But the 32-year-old's case was not the only incident of the day. An elderly couple also found themselves in a difficult situation when the husband pulled the emergency brake on a regional express from Augsburg to Munich because his wife did not get out on time with her bicycle. This happened around 2:50 p.m. and this advance also led to a disruption in S-Bahn traffic. The police are now also investigating this case because of the improper operation of the emergency stop, which also caused unrest on public transport.
Such incidents highlight the serious consequences of misusing emergency aid options. According to Section 145 of the Criminal Code, such acts could be punished with fines or prison sentences of up to two years, as they pose considerable risks not only for the perpetrator, but also for the general public. In an emergency, a false alarm could mean that people who actually need help do not receive help in time.
The Federal Police therefore advises caution and emphasizes that every emergency should be taken seriously. It is everyone's responsibility to use emergency aid options responsibly. The Munich public transport company is working to further increase safety on the S-Bahn network in order to avoid such incidents in the future.