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ICE remains stranded in Cologne: passengers evacuated after power outage!
An ICE train stopped in Cologne due to a power pole emergency. Passengers were safely evacuated. Details about the incident here.
ICE remains stranded in Cologne: passengers evacuated after power outage!
An unexpected incident caused a stir in Cologne last night. An ICE with around 600 passengers was stuck on the open road around 5:30 p.m. after the train hit the support cable of a power pole. How Focus According to reports, the passengers had to leave the train at around 9:30 p.m. and were then taken by bus to the nearby train station.
The defective train was towed to a factory in Cologne-Nippes. Repairs to the overhead line, which was damaged in the incident, are scheduled to be carried out overnight. Although train traffic on this route was significantly affected, the impact on track traffic remained minimal, according to authorities, as all other trains were able to be diverted. However, it is still unclear how long the affected section of the route will remain closed.
Passengers and safety precautions
Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident, according to police. However, one passenger complained of circulatory problems, which made the situation even more difficult for some passengers. It is reassuring to know that the air conditioning systems on the trains have backup power and will continue to function even without power from the overhead line.
The affected route extends between Cologne Messe/Deutz and Cologne-Mühlheim. Despite this incident, the city of Cologne remains unimpressed as an important transport hub. However, the current problems clearly show that even well-developed transport infrastructures are not immune to breakdowns.
Future prospects and diversion
The temporary rerouting of trains will ensure that travelers do not have to wait too long for their connections. The Cologne region will continue to work closely with transport companies to find quick alternatives. The incident may be annoying, but the authorities' quick response and the emergency measures in place are able to defuse the situation.
Overall, this incident shows how important a well-functioning traffic infrastructure is and how crucial emergency plans can contribute to limiting damage. Cologne remains a central location for train traffic and the authorities will do everything in their power to avoid such incidents in the future.