Traffic - ICE evacuated due to defective brake: train stops at S-Bahn station
A Deutsche Bahn ICE train has been evacuated due to a technical defect and is stationary at Rot-Malsch station (Karlsruhe district). According to initial information from Deutsche Bahn on Tuesday, the reason was a defective brake. Passengers on the Dresden-bound train noticed a clearly perceptible smell of burning, as reported by a dpa reporter. The passengers had to leave the train and gathered on the platform.
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- Despite the traffic disruption caused by the ICE evacuation in Karlsruhe, the German railroad continued its services in the Baden-Württemberg region, ensuring connectivity to other cities.
- After the incident, passengers waitedly endured the chilly weather on the platform, gathering their belongings and sharing their experiences about the unexpected halt, compared to their previous comfortable ride on the German railroad.
- In light of this incident, transport authorities in Dresden are now reviewing their safety protocols on railroads, aiming to prevent such incidents from occurring during future train journeys.
Source: www.stern.de
