Train accident in Heilbronn: Triebagen jumps out of the tracks!

Train accident in Heilbronn: Triebagen jumps out of the tracks!

On the evening of December 17, 2024, there was an incident shortly after the main train station in Heilbronn, in which a railcar jumped out of the tracks. Fortunately, although the accident was reported at around 8 p.m., there were no injuries or passengers in the affected train, as a spokeswoman for Deutsche Bahn in Berlin confirmed. The cause of the incident has so far been unclear and is still being examined.

As a result of the accident, according to the Stuttgart newspaper To record rail traffic. Only the regional express RE 45 from Karlsruhe to Heilbronn had to temporarily turn in Eppingen. However, passengers and travelers can be reassured because the regular train operation could be maintained as far as possible.

examination of the causes

Deutsche Bahn has initiated the investigation to clarify the circumstances of the derailment event. It is now important to find out how this incident could occur, which did not call for any damage to people, but still raises questions. Further information is expected because the review of the tracks and the railcar will be part of the process. Further details were summarized in a report by the Voice