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Train derailment at Heilbronn main station: blessing in disguise!
On December 18, 2024, a train derailed at Heilbronn Central Station. There were no injuries and minor train delays remained.
Train derailment at Heilbronn main station: blessing in disguise!
A surprising incident occurred at Heilbronn Central Station during the night when a railcar jumped off the tracks. According to the German Press Agency (dpa), the accident happened shortly after 8 p.m. A spokesman for Deutsche Bahn confirmed that it was a shunting trip and that fortunately there were no passengers on board. Nobody was injured either, so the situation didn't end dramatically Voice.de reported.
Small impact on rail traffic
Thanks to the quick action, the damage to rail traffic was limited. Only the regional express from Karlsruhe to Heilbronn had to temporarily turn around in Eppingen. Replacement buses were used to get passengers to their destination quickly. Within half an hour, the disruptions to rail traffic caused by the derailed train had already been eliminated SWR Current communicates. However, the incident raises questions as the exact causes of the railcar derailment are still unclear.