Overview
- Deutsche Bahn said a marten caused a short circuit overnight to Monday on the Magdeburg–Dessau route.
- A freight train subsequently caught the hanging catenary and tore it down, damaging the overhead line.
- Only every second RE13 train is operating between Magdeburg and Dessau as repair work continues.
- MDR reports that just one track can be used during repairs, which limits capacity on the line.
- Replacement buses are in service and take significantly longer, and restrictions are expected through Wednesday.