Rail transportation in North Rhine-Westphalia remains active, amidst a fresh crime scene surfacing in Saxony-Anhalt
Fire in Cable Duct Paralyzes North-South Rail Line
A fire in a cable duct has caused significant disruptions on the North-South rail line between Düsseldorf and Duisburg, leaving the line paralyzed. The exact location of the fire is not specified.
Authorities are treating the incident as a potential case of sabotage, but the specific actions or demands, if any, related to the sabotage are not stated. The police suspect that left-wing extremism may be involved, but no definitive arrests or claims have been finalized.
This latest development comes after two confirmed arson attacks on the same rail line in early August, which were also attributed to sabotage. A left-wing group or individual calling themselves the "Angry Birds Commando" claimed responsibility for one incident on the leftist platform Indymedia, framing their act as politically motivated vandalism against industrial systems.
It's important to note that this incident is separate from a deadly train derailment in southern Germany near Riedlingen, Baden-Württemberg, on July 27, 2025. That accident, caused by a landslide triggered by heavy rains, resulted in three deaths and dozens of injuries. Authorities found no indication of foul play, and the cause was attributed to natural circumstances.
The paralysis of the rail line is not limited to the incident on the North-South rail line between Düsseldorf and Duisburg mentioned earlier. The exact current status of the rail line (whether it's operational or not) is not provided.
A remembrance ceremony was held after the initial train accident, not the fire in the cable duct. The location of the ceremony was not specified, and it included three candles and roses. The identity of the deceased from the train accident was not disclosed.
As the investigation into the fire in the cable duct continues, commuters are advised to check for updates on their travel plans. The nature of the train accident was not detailed, and the number of casualties or injuries from the train accident was not mentioned.
The authorities suspect that the recent fire in a cable duct, causing disruptions on the North-South rail line between Düsseldorf and Duisburg, might be related to left-wing extremism, given previous incidents of sabotage on the same rail line. This fire incident appears to be a part of general-news, including crime-and-justice, as it’s treated as a potential case of sabotage.
