Overview

• A 19-year-old from Thüringen climbed between two wagons of a stopped Regionalexpress at Bamberg station and touched a damaged overhead high-voltage line
• The shock caused burns and abrasions before he fell into the track bed and was discovered by witnesses who reported hearing a loud bang
• Emergency services transported him to Klinikum Bamberg where he remains under treatment for his injuries
• Bundespolizei confirmed he will face charges for dangerous interference with railway traffic
• Officials have renewed warnings that trainsurfing is illegal and stressed the need for stronger safety measures around rail infrastructure