E-bike drama on Rügen: Cyclists stop train and put themselves in danger!

E-bike drama on Rügen: Cyclists stop train and put themselves in danger!

A striking incident occurred on the island of Rügen when two cyclists made rash decisions during their tour. On June 14, 2025, a 62-year-old woman and a 58-year-old man from Lower Saxony stayed in the track area and were able to stop a regional train between Sassnitz and Lietzow. They did not do this from an emergency, but asked for the way. One of the cyclists parked his e-bike directly in the track area, which forced the train guide to initiate a danger braking to prevent worse things.

The situation quickly escalated when the federal police were alerted. This urged the dangers that harbor the lingering in the track area. However, the two cyclists did not seem to show any confidence. After the incident, they were directed by the officials from the danger area and must now face criminal proceedings for a dangerous intervention in rail traffic. Her rash decision also meant that four further trains suffered delays of a total of 53 minutes in terms of travelers on the popular route.

a dangerous undertaking

Again and again the authorities admonish the authorities that it is extremely dangerous in track areas and near train tracks. Iron railways don't look threatening, but trains often approach silently and at dizzying speed. In the past, the federal police have repeatedly emphasized how important it is for people to stay away from tracks. It was also pointed out to the legal consequences that can result from such a stay.

Not only in the case of the cyclists, the dangers are pointed out. Entrepreneurs who carry out work in the track area are legally obliged to report them to the responsible body in good time. Relevant information must be provided and a security instruction must be created. The work can only be started when all security measures are taken. This not only protects the life of the workers, but also that of the passengers who rely on rail traffic every day.

This incident once again shows that a good knack in dealing with rail systems and tracks is essential. If people do not take their security seriously, it can have fatal consequences that go far beyond the individual danger. Also on the sunny island of Rügen, everyone is required to take responsibility and to respect the rules.