Cologne in turmoil: rail traffic is quiet after the track accident and a fatal collision!
Cologne in turmoil: rail traffic is quiet after the track accident and a fatal collision!
On Sunday evening, several incidents in Cologne caused considerable restrictions in public transport. According to Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger , the train traffic between Cologne Hauptbahnhof and Cologne Messe/Deutz stalled. The reason for this was a person who was on the Hohenzollern Bridge in the track. At around 9 p.m. the police were able to get the person concerned from the tracks, but delays and partial failures for several train lines were already expected.
The following lines were affected by the blocking: the RE 5 (RRX) and the RE 1 (RRX) had to be redirected, while the RB 25 and RB 38 were partly between different stations. These inefficiencies provided long traffic jams at the train stations and frustration among travelers.accident with a tragic outcome
At the same time, a fatal accident occurred in the Südstadt Cologne. A man was recorded by a KVB railway at the Altenburger Straße/Ubierring intersection and died of the consequences of his injuries, reports Express . The lines of the lines 15 and 16 affected were temporarily out of operation during use. The police are investigating to clarify the exact circumstances of the accident.
Such incidents are often in Cologne. In 2024 there were a total of 174 accidents between KVB railways and passers-by, such as T-Online reported. Among them were several serious injuries and even fatal accidents. Frequent causes of this are the prohibited crossing of tracks and turning in confusing places.
A look at security
The Cologne Verkehrsbetriebe (KVB) has tried to minimize the risk of accidents in recent years. Nevertheless, drivers and passers -by are often physically and psychologically affected by these tragic events. In 2024, 21 people were seriously injured in accidents with KVB railways and 233 slightly injured. Five accidents, including a fatal one, were even classified as suicide.
on the KVB can usually be relyed on as far as the forward -looking driving is concerned. Thanks to numerous training and further training measures, the drivers are well prepared for this, but safety on the tracks must also be taken seriously by pedestrians and drivers.
observations of recent years show that we all have to have a good hand when it comes to traffic safety. If we adhere to the rules and respect the traffic signs, we may be able to avoid one or the other misfortune in the future. Stay safe!
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