Overview

• The first-class section of the S6 from Essen to Cologne was found strewn with straw and earth and contained several hens at the Köln-Worringen turnaround.
• The train driver reported the discovery, prompting a response from the Bundespolizei, the local fire service, and Tierrettung Köln.
• The animals were placed under the care of Tierrettung Köln after responders arrived at the terminal.
• Investigators filed a report against unknown persons, identified no owner or transporter on site, and expect CCTV analysis to take several days.
• The affected railcar was withdrawn for deep cleaning, causing a short disruption to service, and Deutsche Bahn said it knows of no comparable livestock transport cases.