Tram line 23 back in use after a serious derailment – ​​this is how it went!

Tram line 23 back in use after a serious derailment – ​​this is how it went!

In Munich, passengers on tram line 23 breathed a sigh of relief again on Friday, April 12, 2025: the line was put back into operation at 12:41 p.m. after a serious incident. How Munich24 reported, the tram derailed on Thursday evening, October 23, 2025, at around 8:50 p.m. at the Schwabinger Tor stop and became wedged in the roof structure. The driver suffered health problems which led to this unfortunate situation.

The derailment caused the route to be closed immediately from 9 p.m. and the Munich Transport Company (MVG) set up a replacement bus service. As the MVG announced, the derailed tram was towed to the depot on the morning of October 24th. Not only the railway but also the entire technology was checked before the route could be reopened.

Accident surface and infrastructure

Although most of the damage from the derailment has now been repaired, transportation infrastructure remains a hot topic. On Thursday there were massive traffic disruptions, particularly on Leopoldstrasse, where the police temporarily ordered road closures. The fire brigade and technical emergency services were on site to secure the tram and stabilize any damage to the roof. An MVG employee reported: “The train could not be pulled onto the track immediately due to severe deformation.” The operation was only ended around 12:30 a.m. and the accident site was handed over to the MVG.

Ringbahn lines, such as line 12, are now running again on their regular route between Romanplatz and Schwabing Nord, but concerns about safety at the stops cannot be overlooked. There have been several accidents in the past that have fueled the debate about urgently needed safety measures at tram stops. A serious accident in May 2023 at the Donnersbergerstrasse stop led to a discussion about safety standards in Munich and the improvements that may be necessary. A number of tragic incidents, including the death of two people, have shown the importance of such a debate. The South German reports frequent accidents at bus stops, often caused by excessive speed or health problems of drivers.

Ktime updates

Another relevant incident affecting security in the month of August 2025 took place at Leonrodplatz. Here a tram collided with a truck. Fortunately, everyone involved was uninjured, but the disruption to road users was significant. The TZ reported that several tram lines recently had to be rerouted due to the collision and that free transport could only be offered to a limited extent on some routes.

The latest developments surrounding the tram lines in Munich are a constant reminder! MVG has already planned safety measures to minimize the risk of further accidents. Whether these newly planned barriers will actually help remains to be seen. One thing is certain: the people of Munich want to continue to reach their destinations safely and reliably in the future.