Chaotic episodes after train accident: rail replacement traffic between Bruck and Leoben!

Chaotic episodes after train accident: rail replacement traffic between Bruck and Leoben!

Bruck an der Mur, Österreich - On December 4, 2024, there was a dramatic incident when a freight train collided with a truck. Due to the collision, several empty car transport cars derailed and the truck was badly damaged. The ÖBB report that the damaged cars and the locomotive must be removed with special devices. The cleanup is currently ongoing, while the exact extent of the damage to the tracks and the infrastructure is examined. When the route will be passable again remains uncertain; Another assessment is only possible according to daylight, such as 5min.at gated.

timetable changes and rail replacement traffic

The collision has a significant impact on rail traffic: the long -distance trains between Bruck an der Mur and Leoben Hbf are currently not in operation, and travelers towards Villach have to fall back on rail replacement. There are also replacement buses between Leoben Hbf and Bruck an der Mur for local transport. The lock is currently upright until December 5th, except for revocation, whereby the ÖBB will inform about possible effects on night trains on December 4, as reported.

In the meantime, this incident requires urgent measures to ensure that the sections of the route affected quickly. The efficiency of the rail transport is significantly impaired and could heavily burden the commuters in the region. The exact details of the work and further consequences are expected in the coming days.