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Suspected Arson Attack Halts Rail Services Between Nuremberg and Erfurt

Key signaling systems were damaged, causing significant delays as repair efforts and investigations are underway.

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Overview

  • A suspected arson attack has disrupted rail services between Nuremberg and Erfurt by damaging critical signaling and control systems.
  • The rail line remains closed, with all trains rerouted, resulting in approximately 90-minute delays for passengers.
  • Thousands of travelers have been affected by the disruption, with widespread delays and train cancellations reported.
  • Repair teams are actively working to restore the damaged infrastructure and resume normal operations as soon as possible.
  • Authorities have not yet released details about the ongoing investigation, but past arson attacks on Deutsche Bahn infrastructure have been linked to political motives.