ICE continues its presence in Cologne
Stranded ICE Train in Cologne: Overhead Line Repairs and Passenger Evacuation
An ICE train carrying 600 passengers was stranded on an open stretch of track in Cologne on Wednesday afternoon, after colliding with the catenary wire of a power mast. The incident occurred around 5:30 PM, and the last passenger left the train around 9:30 PM.
Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident. One passenger did complain of circulatory problems, but received immediate medical attention. The Federal Police spokesman confirmed the evacuation of all passengers from the ICE train. The evacuated passengers were taken by bus to the station.
The train was unable to continue its journey due to the collision, and the defective train was towed to a workshop in Cologne-Nippes for repairs. The overhead line of the track will be repaired during the night, and the repair work will continue throughout the night.
The affected route was between Cologne Messe/Deutz and Cologne-Mühlheim. The duration of the closure of the affected section is still unknown at the early morning. However, all trains can be rerouted due to the repairs, minimizing the impact on rail traffic.
The information was reported by the "Express" newspaper. It is worth noting that German ICE trains are typically equipped with emergency power systems designed to run essential functions like lighting and air conditioning for approximately 1 to 2 hours, depending on the model and battery capacity. However, without exact data for the specific incident in Cologne, this is only a general estimate and not specific to that event.
For precise information about that particular incident, we recommend checking official Deutsche Bahn statements or recent news reports for detailed technical explanations.
- In the 'general-news' sector, it was reported that the stranded ICE train in Cologne, and the subsequent evacuation, were not associated with any 'accidents' as all passengers were unharmed.
- The disrupted 'transportation' service, caused by the collision of the ICE train with the catenary wire, led to repairs in the 'industry' sector as the overhead line was attended to throughout the night.
- While the ICE trains are generally equipped with emergency power systems, the duration of the power outage in the Cologne incident is unknown, highlighting the importance of seeking 'finance'-backed services that offer precise information during such situations.
