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ICE near Cologne: 230 travelers wait for hours because of the Ast drama!
On Whit Monday 2025, an ICE train near Cologne got stuck because of a branch, meaning 230 travelers had to wait for more than five hours.
ICE near Cologne: 230 travelers wait for hours because of the Ast drama!
On Whit Monday, around 230 travelers had a very special train ride. An ICE train traveling from Dortmund to Munich came to a standstill near Cologne around 8:30 a.m. due to a heavy branch on the tracks. This sudden stop resulted in a standstill that was not only uncomfortable but also nerve-racking for the passengers for more than five hours. The train had apparently suffered locomotive damage as a result of the collision with the branch, which made it impossible to continue its journey. Loud t online and South German newspaper Providing additional support for station navigation was very challenging due to the unfavorable location of the train.
The ICE's position was on the open road, which made evacuating the passengers a bit of an adventure. The evacuation of the front part of the train only began at around 12:12 p.m., four hours after the incident. Supported by a parallel train and mobile bridges, the passengers were able to safely escape the train. The situation in the rear part of the train was a little more complicated: the fire department had to move in to cut the embankment clear before the passengers could get out using step ladders at around 12:55 p.m.
As far as sentiment was concerned, patience showed some ups and downs. Some passengers expressed frustration at the long wait, which even led to the federal police being called in. Fortunately, there were no injured passengers to report. The railway apologized for the inconvenience, but the frustration remained noticeable for many, as can be seen in reports from Mirror could be seen.
Fortunately, the incident had little impact on the rest of the train traffic, as the ICE was on a less frequented track, while other trains were able to pass by without any problems. After the evacuation, the travelers were taken by bus to Cologne Central Station, where they could hopefully continue safely and soundly.
All in all, this incident was a small reminder that not everything always goes according to plan and that sometimes it is patience that is tested.