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Drunken Trespasser Forces Ten-Minute Closure of Munich S-Bahn Tunnel, Delays 27 Trains

His claim of not being alone prompted officers to search both tunnel tubes

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Overview

  • A 53-year-old Polish national entered the restricted S-Bahn tunnel at Stachus on June 5, halting service from 22:36 to 22:46.
  • The temporary shutdown caused 27 trains to incur a combined 384 minutes of delay, led to two diversions, one cancellation and partial operation of 14 services.
  • Authorities located the man a few meters inside the München Hauptbahnhof tube where he registered a 3.20 per mille blood alcohol level.
  • After he stated he was not alone, Bundespolizei officers conducted a foot search of both tunnel tubes but found no other individuals.
  • Following a report filing and naming of a process representative, the man—who has no fixed residence in Germany—was released.