Fallen Tree Causes Major Rail Disruption in Middle Franconia
Commuters in the Middle Franconia region faced a difficult morning on Tuesday as a fallen tree caused significant disruption to rail services during the rush hour. The incident blocked the line between Roßtal and Nuremberg-Stein, leading to delays and cancellations across long-distance and regional services, including Amtrak and Regional Express trains. Railway crews were swiftly deployed to clear the obstruction and reopen the line. Despite their efforts, the exact reopening date for the railway line remains uncertain, with no information available in current sources. The morning rush hour in the Middle Franconia region was severely disrupted on Tuesday due to a fallen tree blocking the rail line between Roßtal and Nuremberg-Stein. Commuters experienced delays and cancellations, with single-track operation leading to reduced service frequency. While railway crews worked to clear the obstruction, the reopening date for the line remains unknown.