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Deer Strike Halts ErfurtWeimar Rail Line for Two Hours Early Wednesday

Service resumed following a precautionary shutdown.

Overview

  • Shortly before 5:00 a.m., a regional train hit a deer between Vieselbach and Apolda in Thuringia.
  • The train stopped just before the Eiserne Brücke as police conducted an extensive precautionary search.
  • No passengers or crew were injured, according to police.
  • Deutsche Bahn said the ErfurtWeimar line was fully closed for about two hours, with trains turning back at Erfurt and Apolda.
  • Firefighters removed the dead animal and the site was cleared before services restarted.