The long-distance route is open again after ICE accident
Following the sideways collision between an ICE and a regional train halfway between Munich and Ingolstadt, Deutsche Bahn has largely reopened the line. Three of the four tracks are open again, according to a Deutsche Bahn spokesperson in Berlin on Sunday. There are no more train cancellations or detour, but there may still be delays to regional services.
The trains collided sideways at a switch at Reichertshausen station in Bavaria on Friday afternoon. Seven people were slightly injured. Two of the slightly injured were treated in Pfaffenhofen hospital on Friday, but were discharged the same day, according to a spokeswoman for the federal police.
It was initially unclear whether a technical defect or human error caused the accident. According to the spokesperson, the Federal Police are investigating on suspicion of dangerous interference with rail traffic. However, the two train drivers and the dispatcher are not listed as suspects, but as witnesses. However, they had not yet been questioned by the weekend.
According to the railroad company, the trains collided at a switch at Reichertshausen station at around 2.15 p.m. on Friday. According to the police, the regional train had just left the station when it collided with the ICE train passing through. The approximately 700 passengers on the two trains had to continue their journey later by bus, cab or other trains.
Despite the improvements, traffic on alternative routes near Reichertshausen station may still be affected by the railroad accident. In the future, it's crucial to maintain strict safety protocols to prevent accidents involving traffic and railways.
Source: www.dpa.com
