U-train drama at the Westbahnhof: 17-year-old saved, but injured!

U-train drama at the Westbahnhof: 17-year-old saved, but injured!

Westbahnhof, Wien, Österreich - this morning there was an incident at the U3 underground line at the U3 underground line at the U3 underground line that frightened many commuters. A 17-year-old fell into the tracks out of carelessness, but was able to retreat to a protective niche in good time. The subway driver noticed the fall and immediately initiated an emergency braking. Despite this measure, the incoming subway grazed the youngsters and injured it on the leg. After the incident, the injured teenager was taken to a hospital. The company in this area was closed from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. to clarify the situation and ensure the safety of passengers, writes krone.at .

The event follows another worrying incident, which only took place last Saturday. In the morning, a man collapsed in the area of ​​the Westbahnhof underground station. Despite immediate attempts at resuscitation of the rescue workers, he did not survive the medical emergency. As a result, the trains of line U6 could not start the station in both directions until around 1:40 p.m. The passengers had the opportunity to switch to tram lines 6, 18 and 52, reports .

security in the Vienna subway system is of the utmost importance. As explained on u-wien.at , various security measures are crucial to minimize accidents and other threats. U-railways run in heavily used and densely populated urban areas, which makes additional safety precautions necessary.

The role of security personnel and new technologies

The security personnel play an important role in maintaining security in train stations and trains. It is not only responsible for the recognition of potential threats, but also carries out security controls. Innovative technologies such as biometric access controls and facial recognition systems are also used to further increase security.

The close cooperation between subway operators and the law enforcement authorities is crucial to coordinate an effective exchange of information and the implementation of joint exercises. The safety of the passengers and the integrity of the subway system can only be guaranteed by a comprehensive strategy that combines humans, technology and infrastructure.