Traffic - Rail traffic still restricted after cable theft
Following the cable theft near Mannheim, there are still line closures, detour and delays in rail traffic. Among other things, trains have to be diverted between Mannheim-Waldhof and Lampertheim in Hesse, a spokesperson for Deutsche Bahn (DB) said on Saturday. Long-distance services to Frankfurt/Main were also affected. Operations on the Mannheim-Groß-Rohrheim and Worms-Biblis lines have been suspended for the time being. Travelers should continue to expect delays and partial cancellations.
As yet unknown perpetrators had cut several kilometers of copper cable in a cable shaft on Thursday, as the federal police reported on Friday. The shaft had been opened due to construction work. The perpetrators also stole several hundred meters of cable that were important for DB's control and safety technology. Investigations are being carried out into dangerous interference with rail traffic and a particularly serious case of theft, among other things.
DB is endeavoring to get the lines back into operation as quickly as possible, the railroad spokesman added. Despite the weekend and the upcoming public holidays, workers are on duty.
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- The rail traffic disruptions due to the cable theft in Baden-Württemberg are causing significant delays for passengers traveling to Frankfurt on the Main.
- Despite the ongoing investigation into the cable theft, which resulted in dangerous interference with rail traffic, DB is working diligently to restore service as soon as possible.
- The cable theft near Mannheim has resulted in closure of several lines, including Mannheim-Groß-Rohrheim and Worms-Biblis, causing a ripple effect on rail traffic throughout the region.
- In response to the cable theft, DB has deployed workers over the weekend and during public holidays to expedite repairs and restore service to affected lines.
- The perpetrators responsible for the copper cable theft near Mannheim have been charged with a particularly serious case of theft and dangerous interference with rail traffic.
- The spokesperson for DB emphasized that rail traffic will continue to face delays and partial cancellations as the railroad works to repair the damaged cable infrastructure.
- Travelers are advised to stay updated on the current traffic situation and adjust their travel plans accordingly, as the recovery from the cable theft and subsequent line closures is still ongoing.
Source: www.stern.de
