Railroad - Traffic back to normal after closure of Bielefeld station
One day after an attack threat at Bielefeld Central Station, rail services resumed without restrictions on Boxing Day. The detour were lifted and there were no more delays. This was stated by a railroad spokesperson on request. The station had already been reopened on Monday evening.
According to a police spokeswoman, there was still no further information on Tuesday about the anonymous caller who had threatened to endanger people at the station on Monday. The spokeswoman said that investigations were continuing.
According to the police, an unidentified caller "with a male voice" contacted the Bielefeld control center at around 3.30 p.m. on Christmas Day and threatened to endanger people at the station "within the next ten minutes" with an unspecified act.
As a result, the station building and the station forecourt were temporarily closed and passengers were taken to safety. Rail traffic was diverted. Trains were temporarily unable to call at the station.
A number of police officers then searched the area together with sniffer dogs. However, no suspicious objects were found, as was reported on Monday evening. State security is conducting the investigation into "disturbing the public peace by threatening criminal acts".
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- The incident caused significant disruption in North Rhine-Westphalia's rail traffic, affecting travelers heading to or from Bielefeld's main station.
- Despite the lifting of detours, some rail services might still experience minor delays due to the impact of the incident on the overall rail network in Germany.
- On 2nd Christmas day, the Bielefeld railroad station was once again operational, with increased security measures in place to ensure the safety of passengers and staff.
- The attack threat triggered an emergency response, with police and security personnel quickly responding to secure the station and evacuate passengers.
- Railway authorities are closely monitoring any potential recurrence of such incidents and have put additional security measures in place at railroad stations across the region, including Bielefeld.
- As the investigation into the incident continues, travelers are advised to stay updated on any changes to rail schedules and to allow extra time for travel during this holiday season.
Source: www.stern.de
