Stone throwing on tram: injured person and dramatic use of the fire brigade!

A dramatic incident shook tram line 5 in Vienna on Thursday evening. At around 5:40 p.m., a stone was thrown against the window of a moving tram in Northwest Railway, which fraged the pane and injured a person. The stone fell into the interior of the train after the impact. According to the Vienna police, the perpetrator was identified and reported for assault and property damage. The 31-year-old was admitted to the hospital due to his mental state, so reports Today.at .

The Vienna professional fire brigade was quickly on site and secured the scene in a 20-minute commitment, while the injured person was taken care of. Such incidents in which passengers are attacked in trams are extremely worrying. In parallel to this incident, a blog post illuminates at Wortenbende nostalgic stories from the time when the tram served primarily as a means of transport and meeting point in many cities. The memories of the older generation of the tram lines show how much this means of transport was anchored in everyday life.

memories of the tram

former tram drivers and their stories, like that of the driver Gunter S. on line 22 in Leipzig, illustrate the important role that trams play in communication and society. In the 1980s, passengers often experienced special moments that went beyond the usual transport. An example of this is the personal relationship between the driver and the passengers who created a family atmosphere. These nostalgic aspects are in contrast to the current, violent reality, which is shown by incidents as in Vienna, and illustrate how important the handling of public space and the safety of passengers are.