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Fatal accident at a level crossing in Bremen: train traffic paralyzed!
A fatal accident at the level crossing in Bremen-Burg has led to train cancellations and delays. Current information on the blocking.
Fatal accident at a level crossing in Bremen: train traffic paralyzed!
A tragic incident shook Bremen this morning at 7:25 a.m. There was a fatal accident with a passenger train at a level crossing in the Burglesum district, in which a driver lost his life. As Tagesschau reports, fortunately around 150 passengers on the train were uninjured, but the incident has a significant impact on rail traffic in the region.
The route between Bremen-Burg and Bremen-Oslebshausen is currently closed and there are no train connections between Bremen and Bremerhaven. The duration of the closure is currently uncertain as investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing. Deutsche Bahn also reported delays and partial cancellations, which is why travelers are urged to check their connections before departure.
Necessary changes in traffic
The situation requires quick solutions. To help travelers, a replacement bus service was set up between Bremen main station and Bremen-Burg. The Nordwestbahn also reacted and set up a replacement service to transport travelers to Bremerhaven. However, the buses do not run at fixed times, which is why patience is required.
There was another technical disruption on the route between Bremen and Burg in the past. On Friday morning there were problems with an overhead line that paralyzed rail traffic. According to information from Kreiszeitung, the disruption was noticeable from 7 a.m. and led to a temporary standstill in train traffic, even if this disruption was resolved in the late morning could. However, delays continued beyond midday.
Security situation in the railway sector
A look at the general security situation in rail transport shows that such incidents are not unique. The International Union of Railways (UIC) found in its latest annual report on rail accidents that the number of significant accidents increased in 2022, which is similar to pre-COVID-19 levels but remains below the levels seen in 2017 and 2018. The report highlights the link between suicides on rail infrastructure and trespassing, which has come into greater focus in recent years. This emerges from the data that the UIC has been collecting since 2006, as can be read on Lokreport.
It is now important for travelers in Bremen to monitor developments closely and prepare for additional changes in traffic. The hope remains that the closure of the route will be lifted as quickly as possible and that no further tragic incidents will occur.