Overview

• An empty freight train wagon derailed at Mainz main station on the morning of April 23, 2025.
• The derailment, involving the axle of the train's first wagon, caused no injuries but damaged several hundred meters of track sleepers.
• Rail services in and around Mainz have been significantly disrupted, with multiple tracks closed for safety and repair work.
• The Federal Railway Authority (Eisenbahnbundesamt) has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the derailment.
• Long-distance trains initially rerouted to Wiesbaden are now stopping in Mainz again, but regional services continue to face delays and cancellations.