Overview

• The incident occurred on September 17 shortly after a Metronom train departed Hamburg Hauptbahnhof around 21:00.
• The train was traveling about 40 km/h when the emergency brake was pulled, causing an abrupt stop before continuing to Harburg.
• Bundespolizei detained a 27-year-old at Harburg station, and he admitted he pulled the brake after realizing he was on the wrong train.
• Officers reported no alcohol was detected and, after on-site checks, the man was released as the Bundespolizeiinspektion Hamburg pursues further inquiries.
• Authorities initiated proceedings on suspicion of misuse of emergency calls and impairment of emergency equipment, noting that improper brake activation is a criminal offense.