Bahn chaos after the freight accident: Massive disorders in the region!

Bahn chaos after the freight accident: Massive disorders in the region!

A serious freight accident on the railway line between Cologne and Aachen caused massive disorders in rail traffic at the end of November. Like wdr reported , a freight train collided with a construction train, which led to derailing the locomotive and several wagons. Three people were injured in the incident, while the causes of the accident remain unclear. The effects on the region were significant, because while local transport could be resumed quickly, numerous connections were made in long -distance transport.

Deutsche Bahn was forced to carry out extensive repairs. Around 2.2 kilometers of new rails were laid, and the damage to the lead and security technology required special attention. The exchange of around 1,800 concrete clamps that had to be manufactured at short notice was particularly challenging. Even after the normal operation has been restored, trains in the affected area have to drive slower. Further work on the overhead lines that are to be completed in February are also planned for early 2025.

Construction work 2025: Another problem

Not only this accident affects rail traffic. As t-online.de, the Deutsche Bahn plans for 2025 comprehensive blocks for important routes Modernization. This applies in particular to the dilapidated routes, which are already impaired by repeated construction work. Punctuality in passenger transport fell to 88.6 percent in October 2024, while long -distance transport is hardly better at 62.9 percent.