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Berlin–Cottbus Regional Line Partially Reopens Following Carriage Fire

Investigators have yet to determine the fire’s origin; cleanup work continues with delays persisting on the second track.

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Overview

  • An empty, out-of-service train carriage caught fire near Lubolz on June 18, and no injuries were reported.
  • One track between Lübben (Spreewald) and Brand Tropical Islands has reopened after the initial closure.
  • The second track remains closed with no firm date for full restoration, prompting Deutsche Bahn to deploy replacement buses overnight.
  • Regional RE2 and RE7 services continue to experience delays and cancellations due to ongoing cleanup operations.
  • The fire’s cause remains unknown and is currently under investigation by Deutsche Bahn and local authorities.