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Unidentified Record Player Found on Hamburg ICE Train Triggers Police Operation

Specialist teams determined the package held an old record player, prompting authorities to seek the unknown owner.

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Overview

  • A train attendant on ICE 1038 discovered the unattended package between Dammtor and Altona stations at around 10:20 AM Friday.
  • Bundespolizei officers secured track 5 at Altona station as a precaution and called in specialist and bomb disposal units to examine the item.
  • X-ray scans and visual inspection revealed an old record player, which was handed over to Deutsche Bahn as lost property.
  • This incident is the latest in a string of unattended items found on German long-distance trains in November 2024 and February 2025.
  • Bundespolizei emphasized that passengers should never leave luggage unattended or handle unidentified packages and should notify staff immediately.