Overview
- The incident occurred Tuesday around 17:30 at Billstedt and involved an empty U2 train.
- Three cars came off the tracks and debris fell onto an adjacent line, according to the incident command.
- Power was cut as a safety measure, halting another train on the open line whose passengers were evacuated and taken by bus to the next station.
- Service is suspended between Billstedt and Mümmelmannsberg, with replacement buses and taxis in operation.
- Officials say the train likely struck a buffer stop and excessive speed is suspected, with investigations and recovery ongoing through the end of service.