Bomb find in Kassel: Massive train failures also in Frankfurt!

Bomb find in Kassel: Massive train failures also in Frankfurt!

Kassel, Deutschland - A dramatic bomb find in Kassel massively bothered the rail traffic in Hesse on Thursday, November 14th! A 50-kilo aviation bomb was discovered in the Rothenditmold district, which led to significant restrictions in long-distance transport. Travelers have to adjust to diversions and delays of about 30 minutes, while the Deutsche Bahn (DB) brings the situation under control.

The affected connections are numerous and extend over all of Hesse. Trains from Kiel, Hamburg, Berlin and many other cities are affected. The routes in particular are in particular and are severely affected, since the stop in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe is eliminated and the replacement retention in Bebra is instead approached. Two long -distance traffic lines are even completely out: the connection between Hamburg and Frankfurt and the route from Cologne via Kassel to Gera/Leipzig.

evacuation and uncertainty

The evacuation of the approximately 2600 affected residents in Kassel is already running. While the bomb is to be defused, it remains unclear how long the disorders in rail traffic will last. Travelers are urgently asked to find out about current connections on the DB website or about the DB Navigator before starting travel. The situation remains tense and the travelers have to prepare for unforeseen delays!