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Goods Train Derails at Singen, Halting Rail Services

Replacement buses run under uncertain repair timelines after overhead line damage followed by a toppled power mast

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Overview

  • The derailment occurred Tuesday during a shunting maneuver at Singen station, causing an overhead line failure and toppling a power mast
  • The resulting power cut shut down electricity across the station and rendered all tracks inaccessible as of June 4
  • Deutsche Bahn reports cancellations and reroutings on IC services between StuttgartZurich, StuttgartRadolfzell/ Konstanz and KarlsruheKonstanz
  • Replacement bus services now operate between Engen and Radolfzell as well as between Gottmadingen and Singen with all intermediate stops
  • Police and Deutsche Bahn confirm no injuries and no hazardous materials onboard while cargo details and a repair completion date remain under investigation