Turbulent Weather Phenomenon - Ice recovery initiated this morning due to landslide.
On Saturday night, 2 carriages of a high-speed ICE train carrying 185 passengers derailed at Schwaebisch Gmuend, roughly 50km east of Stuttgart, because of a landslide. The spokesperson for the railway confirmed that all passengers were unhurt and were relocated off the train into the night, up until Sunday.
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After the derailment, efforts to salvage the damaged ICE train began amidst the stormy weather in Baden-Württemberg. The landslide caused significant traffic disruptions on the nearby railroad, causing delays for other trains. The weather conditions made the salvage operation even more challenging, but the team managed to recover some of the ice from the train. The incident highlighted the need for ongoing landslide mitigation measures along railroad tracks in the region.
