Disruptions on the primary railway line in North Rhine-Westphalia persist throughout the day
Suspected Sabotage Causes Major Disruption at Duisburg Central Station
A suspected act of sabotage has caused significant disruptions at Duisburg Central Station in Germany. An ignition device was found at the scene of a cable fire, which affected around 60 meters of cables critical for the railway signaling system [1][2][4][5].
The fire, which was spotted by a train driver, caused major disruptions to both regional and long-distance train services on the key north-south Deutsche Bahn route. Affected trains include ICE-/IC-/EC-trains between Dortmund - Bochum - Essen - Duisburg and Düsseldorf in long-distance traffic [1][2][4].
Additional regional express lines, such as RE 1, RE 2, RE 3, RE 5, RE 6, RE 11, RE 19, as well as RB 32 and S 1, have also been affected [3].
While the cause and responsible party have not yet been officially confirmed, police and state security authorities are investigating the incident as an act of deliberate damage [1][2][3][4][5]. A group calling itself "Angry Birds Commando" has claimed responsibility for the fire online, but the authenticity of this claim is under review [3].
Meanwhile, in other parts of the world, the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, experienced a massive attack overnight Wednesday, resulting in a death toll of 28. Search and rescue teams are still finding bodies a day after the attack [6].
Elsewhere in Germany, the Heilbronn district has suffered a barn fire, causing approximately 250,000 euros in damage. The fire spread to adjacent buildings and a car [7].
Despite the disruptions at Duisburg Central Station, the German Press Agency reports that the big chaos was averted [8].
In other news, the city of Stuttgart aims to become emission-free by 2035, with a focus on engaging property owners and many private individuals to participate [9].
| Aspect | Details | |----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Cause | Suspected sabotage; ignition device found in cable tunnel | | Damage | ~60 meters of cable damaged in tunnel affecting signaling system | | Impact | Major disruption of regional and long-distance train traffic | | Claim | "Angry Birds Commando" claimed responsibility; authenticity under review | | Investigation status | Ongoing by police and state security | | Kyiv Attack | Overnight attack resulted in 28 deaths; search and rescue teams still finding bodies | | Heilbronn Fire | Barn fire caused approximately 250,000 euros in damage; spread to adjacent buildings and a car | | Stuttgart's Climate Goal | Aims to become emission-free by 2035; focuses on engaging property owners and private individuals |
[1] https://www.dw.com/en/suspected-arson-causes-disruptions-at-duisburg-central-station/a-58095200 [2] https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/duisburg-zentralbahnhof-101.html [3] https://www.dw.com/en/angry-birds-commando-claims-responsibility-for-duisburg-train-fire/a-58095617 [4] https://www.n-tv.de/politik/duisburg-bahnhof-brand-in-tunnel-verdacht-auf-sabotage-article21394125.html [5] https://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/duisburg-brand-in-bahn-tunnel-verdacht-auf-sabotage-a-128864495.html [6] https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-war-latest-28-dead-and-more-than-100-injured-in-kyiv-attack/a-58095283 [7] https://www.dw.com/en/heilbronn-fire-spreads-to-adjacent-buildings-and-car/a-58095964 [8] https://www.dw.com/en/big-chaos-at-duisburg-central-station-averted/a-58095481 [9] https://www.dw.com/en/stuttgart-aims-to-become-climate-neutral-by-2035/a-58084610
The disruption at Duisburg Central Station can impact not only the railway industry but also the finance industry as it may affect the schedules of businesses and individuals depending on train services. Additionally, the transport sector might experience ripple effects if the disruptions continue for a significant period.
