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Burning attack near Lübben: Diesel locomotive causes train delays!
A fire in a diesel locomotive on the railway line between Berlin and Cottbus leads to delays in regional transport. Details here.
Burning attack near Lübben: Diesel locomotive causes train delays!
There was an incident on the railway line between Berlin and Cottbus on Wednesday night that caused a stir. A diesel locomotive caught fire near Lübben, according to the fire department control center rbb announced. The fire brigade's operation lasted a full two hours, but fortunately ended without any injuries as the train in question was empty at the time of the fire.
The damaged locomotive is no longer ready to run and must be towed away. This is expected to take until midday. Even though a track between Lübben and the Tropical Islands has now been reopened, passengers must be prepared for significant delays of up to an hour in some cases, especially on the RE2 and RE7 train lines. The trains are currently being routed past the damaged locomotive via a neighboring track, as is the case Northern Courier reported.
Cause and safety aspects
The exact cause of the fire is still unclear. What happened beforehand remains unclear, but the necessary clean-up work has already begun. For passengers who rely on the train journey, replacement buses were used at night to make up for the delays.
In connection with such incidents, fire protection in rail transport is becoming increasingly important. According to a report by the European Commission The development of safety standards has resulted in a reduction in fires on trains, so that these are now almost zero per year. This is a positive sign, especially given the increasing number of underground routes on the railway network, which can increase the potential for fire disasters.
The EU has issued strict standards such as DIN EN 50553, which ensure that vehicles remain operational even in the event of a fire to enable passengers to escape safely. Safety standards are the be-all and end-all here, and it is ensured that modern rail transport meets the highest requirements.
The situation remains tense for commuters in the Brandenburg area while the clean-up work continues. All eyes are currently on the railway, where the wait for clarity about the exact circumstances of the fire and the rapid repairs continues.