Large fire protection exercise at Graz main station: traffic locks and emergency training

Large fire protection exercise at Graz main station: traffic locks and emergency training

On Sunday, October 20, 2024, a large -scale fire protection exercise will be carried out at the Graz main station. The aim of this exercise is to simulate different emergency scenarios that could occur in reality. The exercise takes place in the underpass of the train station, where there may be impairments in public transport.

A central scenario of this exercise includes an accident in which a regular bus collides with a tram. The bus catches fire, which results in many injured passengers. Such exercises are crucial to ensure that everyone involved - the police, fire brigade and emergency services - are optimally prepared for crisis situations. Gerald Zacek-Pichler from Holding Graz said that different scenarios are trained all day to be able to effectively coordinate the emergency services in an emergency.

practical exercises and traffic switches

The emergency services are trained in realistic conditions in order to activate the emergency chain correctly and to react adequately to the respective situation. The exercise will last until 3 p.m. and has far -reaching effects on public transport in Graz. Restrictions and locks are expected, as four public traffic lines cannot travel regularly during this period. Holding Graz has already set up a rail replacement traffic to promote passengers during this time and maintain mobility as much as possible.

This intensive approach to improve the security protocols underlines the importance of preparing for potential emergency scenarios and is an example of how precaution and training go hand in hand. This fire protection exercise is a valuable opportunity for everyone involved to test and refine their skills in a controlled environment. More details on this topic can be found in a detailed report on steiermark.at .