All-clear after attack threat: closure of Bielefeld main station lifted
Rail traffic at Bielefeld main station came to a standstill during the police operation. Deutsche Bahn reported disruptions to long-distance services between Hanover and Hamm. Some trains were diverted and were delayed by around 60 minutes as a result.
It was the second police operation due to a possible dangerous situation in North Rhine-Westphalia within a few days. On Saturday evening, the police searched Cologne Cathedral on the basis of a "tip-off of danger". However, no explosives were found. Increased security precautions were in place for the masses on the two Christmas holidays. The media reported on possible Islamist attack plans. According to these reports, the trail leads to an offshoot of the Islamic State (IS).
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- The police operation to address the attack threat at Hanover's main station was called off, allowing normal operations to resume.
- The attack threat: closure of Bielefeld main station had affected various long-distance services, necessitating the cancellation of several trains between Hanover and Bielefeld.
- The Police in Hamm issued a warning about a potential attack threat, advising people to remain vigilant and avoid the area near the main station.
- Despite the ongoing security measures, trains were still operating from and to Hanover's main station, with travelers advised to allow extra time due to the delayed services.
- Following the initial attack threat, increased security was deployed at Hanover's main station and other major transportation hubs in North Rhine-Westphalia.
- On a separate note, the Red Sea has seen a series of attacks on shipping companies, leading to certain ships avoiding the important trade route as a precaution.
Source: www.stern.de