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Hundreds of passengers evacuated from trains in Germany: Traffic completely halted
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Hundreds of passengers evacuated from trains in Germany: Traffic completely halted

In western Germany, several train services were disrupted after trees fell onto railway infrastructure, causing delays and evacuations. In Mönchengladbach, two regional trains were halted when a tree collapsed onto the contact network, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of passengers. Emergency services ensured bus transportation for stranded travelers, while rail crews worked to repair the damaged tracks. The disruption affected multiple lines, including RE 4, with alternative bus routes provided between Mönchengladbach and Aachen. Similar incidents occurred near Schwelma, where a tree blocked an ICE high-speed train, delaying passengers for over four hours. Workers eventually removed the obstruction, allowing the train to continue using a diesel locomotive on the unaffected section of track. Authorities warn travelers to check real-time updates before traveling due to ongoing disruptions.

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Hundreds of passengers evacuated from trains in Germany: Traffic completely halted

In western Germany, several train services were disrupted after trees fell onto railway infrastructure, causing delays and evacuations. In Mönchengladbach, two regional trains were halted when a tree collapsed onto the contact network, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of passengers. Emergency services ensured bus transportation for stranded travelers, while rail crews worked to repair the damaged tracks. The disruption affected multiple lines, including RE 4, with alternative bus routes provided between Mönchengladbach and Aachen. Similar incidents occurred near Schwelma, where a tree blocked an ICE high-speed train, delaying passengers for over four hours. Workers eventually removed the obstruction, allowing the train to continue using a diesel locomotive on the unaffected section of track. Authorities warn travelers to check real-time updates before traveling due to ongoing disruptions.

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