Cyclists cause train emergency braking: danger to life in the track area!

Cyclists cause train emergency braking: danger to life in the track area!

On June 12, 2025, an incident occurred on the railway line between Sassnitz and Lietzow, which caused excitement. A regional express was forced to initiate a danger braking after two cyclists noticed in the track area. An e-bike of the two had apparently stood in the way, which resulted in a complex situation for train traffic in the afternoon. According to [news.de] (https://www.news.de/lokales/858695197/polizeimessungen-aktuell-aus-sassnitz-am-13-2025- traffic accident-in-sassnitz-heute/1/) Fortunately, both personal and material damage.

The affected cyclists, a 62-year-old man and a 58-year-old woman from Lower Saxony, wanted to speak to the train leaders and asked if the train could stop. In this context, she and her behavior were reported by the emergency control center of the Deutsche Bahn of the Federal Police. This then initiated criminal proceedings for dangerous intervention in rail traffic, since such actions are potentially life -threatening.

delays as a result of the incident

The incident resulted in four trains to accumulate a total of 53 minutes, which meant additional inconvenience for travelers.

Another focus of the press portal is the mortal danger connected to the stay in the track area. The Federal Police Inspection Stralsund has repeatedly warned that trains can approach almost silently, which can lead to serious accidents. The suction effect of a approaching train can even lead to injuries.

Enlightenment by the Federal Police

Entering the track area is not only dangerous, but also prohibited. This is made clear by the [Bahnblogstätkstelle] (https://bahnblogstelle.com/1485/BEBEN-BEIT-BA.-Bundenpolen-warnen-vor-unfaellen-im-gleis area/), which indicates the frequent fatal accidents that can be attributed to ignorance or carelessness. Especially among young people, it often happens that they stay in the track area and often ignore warning signals.

The federal police carry out increased educational measures, especially in schools, to point out the dangers of the track area. In Germany, its responsibility extends over a huge network of 34,000 kilometers and 5,700 train stations. Citizens are asked to report references to vandalism or unauthorized entry of rail systems.

Overall, it can be hoped that such incidents and the associated risk can be minimized by investigation and prevention work. The safety of all rail users should always be in the first place.