Bomb disposal in Mainz affected rail traffic

Discovery of a world war bomb - Bomb disposal in Mainz affected rail traffic

Discovery of a bomber in Mainz led to consequences for the rail traffic in Hessen as well. A spokesperson for Deutsche Bahn stated that during the disposal process in Mainz in the afternoon, affected long-distance trains were rerouted and therefore approximately 30 minutes longer in transit.

According to reports, there were also disruptions at the stations Bingen (Rhein) Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbahnhof, and Mainz Hauptbahnhof. At times, the personnel of a Mainz switchyard were unable to enter the premises.

The Rhein-Nahe Nahverkehrsverbund (RNN) announced on its homepage after the successful disposal that the operation of the affected lines would be resumed. The Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV) assumed that the R4/14 line Frankfurt-Mainz-Worms-Ludwigshafen would be canceled in its entirety throughout the day. In Mainz, bus and tram stops were also affected.

The unexploded ordnance was discovered by a pedestrian on Tuesday during construction work in Mainz. The detonator was reportedly still intact and difficult to access. Nearly 10,000 residents in Mainz were affected by the evacuation measures.

Statement by the City of Mainz

1. The Consequences of World War bomb discoveries continue to pose challenges, as demonstrated by the recent incident in Frankfurt, where evacuation measures were needed due to an aerial bomb.
2. The Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbahnhof and Mainz Hauptbahnhof were significantly impacted by the emergency that arose from the World War bomb located in Mainz.
3. German Railways, particularly German Railways in Hesse, had to divert rail traffic due to the Frankfurt bomb disposal operation, causing delays in traffic and affecting routes such as the R4/14 line.
4. Bomb disposal experts had a challenging task in Mainz, as they had to defuse a World War bomb with a still-intact detonator, close to the Rhine.
5. The effects of the bomb disposal operation in Mainz extended beyond the city, affecting railway services and inconveniencing travelers from Mainz to cities like Frankfurt and Worms.
6. Mainz, located in the state of Hesse, has once again been at the center of a World War bomb incident, underscoring the importance of careful bomb disposal practices to ensure public safety.

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