Overview
- Thirteen people were injured when a tram derailed in Düsseldorf-Holthausen in late November.
- Police have ruled out a technical failure and are investigating the driver on suspicion of negligent bodily harm.
- Rheinbahn’s review of onboard event data recorders supports a behavior-related cause.
- The driver’s permission to operate has been suspended while employment measures proceed.
- The crash caused severe damage and required a heavy crane for recovery, and Rheinbahn is examining technical safeguards to prevent a repeat.