Train accident in Ennsdorf: Dieselocomotive derails in field!

In a dramatic incident, a 350 meter long freight train of Cargo Service GmbH derailed in Ennsdorf on Tuesday afternoon in Ennsdorf. According to the train driver, an incorrectly placed rail system was the cause of this accident. The train ended up in a neighboring field, with the two diesel locomotives entering the ground and causing considerable corridors. Fortunately, there were no injuries, such as

Thanks to the undamaged diesel tanks, fuel did not exit. The owners of the adjacent fields were immediately informed about the situation, and the relevant emergency services documented the incident with photographs. The two locomotives affected by the accident belong to the DB series 218, a series that has established itself as indispensable for goods and passenger transport in recent decades. These powerful machines are equipped with the latest technologies and can achieve speeds of up to 140 km/h, which makes you a preferred choice for Rhein-Main- and North-Süd traffic, as wikipedia .

technical background and relevance

The series 218 was developed in the 1960s and quickly became the backbone of the diesel -powered rail network in West Germany. These locomotives have a high output of up to 2800 hp and are suitable for use in several locomotives. Their versatility enabled them to work culminating both in both passenger and freight traffic. The now affected series 218 once again shows how important a secure and competent maintenance of rail infrastructure and vehicles is to prevent accidents such as those in Ennsdorf.