Heavy train accident by Kerpen: Settlement work is in full swing!

Heavy train accident by Kerpen: Settlement work is in full swing!

Published: Saturday, 23.11.2024 10:36

A dramatic train accident paralyzed the railway line between Cologne and Aachen! In Kerpen there was a violent collision between a freight train and a construction train, which led to a chaos on the rails. The clean -up work is in full swing after the overhead lines in the affected areas were renewed last night. This morning cranes are available to raise the derailed trains back onto the rails. The situation is tense!

In this terrible incident, three people were injured, including one person. Deutsche Bahn has announced that the route will probably remain closed for several days. The damage is significant: in addition to the derailed trains, concrete pillars, tracks and thresholds must also be replaced. The travelers have to adjust to significant delays and diversions.

Important information for travelers

For current information on the effects of the accident, travelers can visit the website ZUBINFO.NRW as well as the online information from Deutsche Bahn and the Rhein-Sieg transport association. The location remains tense and the train works around the clock to release the route as soon as possible. Stay tuned for further updates!