At Leipzig Central Station last night, authorities carried out an investigation on a suspicious package. The package was found in a garbage bin near platforms 12 and 13 and couldn't be traced back to any individual. The area was promptly secured, and disarmament specialists were deployed. Initially, it was uncertain whether train operations would be disrupted.
In light of this incident, authorities in Saxony encouraged passengers to stay alert during emergencies, particularly in proximity to railways. Subsequently, the local rail company announced temporary hold-ups in specific services as a result of rigorous inspections.
On a different note, recent events in the United Kingdom and Germany have given rise to heightened security concerns. These concerns stem from a series of fires in DHL depots, which officials suspect may be part of a preliminary test by Russian intelligence for igniting blazes on cargo and passenger aircraft destined for North America.
Four individuals were apprehended in Poland in relation to parcels that ignited during transit in Europe, en route to the United States and Canada. The underlying issue appeared to be sabotage and diversion activities involving disguised explosives and hazardous substances.
Western security forces have accused Moscow of involvement in sabotage activities aimed at undermining Ukraine's allies. This has resulted in intensified investigations into potential hybrid threats, such as the recent crash of a DHL cargo plane near Vilnius.
The train service delays, however, are unrelated to these incidents. Instead, they are tied to scheduled infrastructure maintenance and repairs, including the cancellation of various Nightjet sleepers, such as those on the Stuttgart-Venice, Munich-Rome, and Munich-La Spezia routes, until July 2025 .
