U1 fire: Prosecutor excludes third-party fault!

U1 fire: Prosecutor excludes third-party fault!

Wien, Österreich - On November 19, 2024, a fire broke out in a special train of the Viennese lines, the "Silver Arrow" type. At that time, the train was on the road without passengers between the stations of Taubengasse and South Tyroleans Platz/main station when flames suddenly broke out. Six employees were injured, while the tunnel walls and the track bed were significantly damaged. According to the report by Kleine Zeitung has now been considered by the criminal police, although the investigations of Vienna Lines continue.

resumption of the company

The normal work of the U1 line was resumed on Friday, December 1, 2024, after the extensive repairs and security checks. This restoration was essential after the fire had caused considerable restrictions in traffic. In addition to the injuries of the employees, massive damage to the infrastructure was also found, which required additional work to guarantee the safety of passengers, the Viennese lines officially reported, as in a message on bv-wienerlinien.at

The circumstances of the incident, such as the exact cause of the fire, are still a focus of the investigation, even if external negligence has been excluded. This clarification is crucial to restore the confidence of the commuters into this important traffic line.