Overview

• The fire occurred on a train operated by Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn at the Berlin Ahrensfelde station on Saturday evening.
• Five passengers were safely evacuated by the train conductor and an attendant before the fire spread.
• The Federal Police have launched an investigation into suspected arson and endangering rail traffic.
• Witnesses who were on the train or have information about the cause of the fire are urged to come forward.
• Temporary bus services have replaced the affected train route, while the train remains under investigation.