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Hamburg U2 Service Restored After Empty Train Hits Buffer Stop

Officials say excessive speed likely caused the collision.

Overview

  • Trains are running again between Billstedt and Mümmelmannsberg after a Tuesday evening derailment halted service.
  • An empty U2 train struck a buffer stop at Billstedt, causing three cars to partially derail.
  • The driver sustained minor injuries and was taken to a hospital, and no passengers were on the derailed train.
  • Power was cut after the crash, and 172 passengers from a separate train were safely evacuated and bussed to a station.
  • Recovery teams had uncoupled the consist to tow undamaged cars away, replacement buses have ended, and the operator's investigation continues.