Train derailment suspected to be an act of violence by an individual leaning towards left-wing extremism? - Suspected left-wing extremist motive in questionable incident
Germany Faces Rail Disruptions After Left-Wing Extremist Attack
A suspected left-wing extremist group, known as "Kommando Angry Birds," has claimed responsibility for an arson attack on the Duisburg-Düsseldorf railway line, causing significant disruptions in both regional and long-distance traffic[1].
The incident, which occurred recently, has left many travelers stranded at main stations in Duisburg and Düsseldorf[8]. The attack destroyed cables controlling switches and signals near Düsseldorf, requiring major repair work[9].
The police are treating the incident as sabotage, and state protection is investigating[10]. A claim of responsibility was published on the left-wing Indymedia platform[6]. The authenticity of the claim is still being checked.
The group "Kommando Angry Birds" is known to authorities as a left-wing extremist group[7]. If this was indeed an attack by the group, it would not be the first time they have targeted Deutsche Bahn facilities. In 2018, left-wing extremists destroyed signal cables along the same route between Düsseldorf and Duisburg to protest against deportations from Düsseldorf Airport[4].
The railway line, one of the busiest in Germany, has been closed since Thursday due to the attack and is expected to resume service in time for the early Saturday morning rush[3]. In response, the train company set up a bus shuttle service and rerouted long-distance traffic via Dortmund and Wuppertal[2].
Additionally, construction work on a parallel freight line in Duisburg-Wedau was temporarily suspended to handle some traffic on that route[11]. The investigation of the second attack site continued until midday, after which repair work began[12].
NRW Transport Minister Oliver Krischer explained that the railway cannot completely protect itself against such criminal attacks, but ongoing digitization of the railway network will improve the situation in the future[13]. NRW Interior Minister Herbert Reul stated that the act of sabotage is an attempt by left-wing extremists to set society back to a pre-industrial age[14].
[1] https://www.wdr.de/nachrichten/nrw/duisburg-duesseldorf-schienenwege-brandanschlag-100.html [2] https://www.sueddeutsche.de/panorama/duisburg-duesseldorf-schienenwege-brandanschlag-1.5930455 [3] https://www.dw.com/en/germany-railway-disruptions-after-arson-attack-on-duisburg-dusseldorf-line/a-59470249 [4] https://www.thelocal.de/20180920/left-wing-extremists-attack-railway-line-near-duesseldorf [5] https://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/linksextremismus-schienenwege-brandanschlag-in-duisburg-duesseldorf-t00000000536538.html [6] https://indymedia.org/de/2022/05/316398.shtml [7] https://www.dw.com/en/germany-railway-disruptions-after-arson-attack-on-duisburg-dusseldorf-line/a-59470249 [8] https://www.wdr.de/nachrichten/nrw/duisburg-duesseldorf-schienenwege-brandanschlag-100.html [9] https://www.dw.com/en/germany-railway-disruptions-after-arson-attack-on-duisburg-dusseldorf-line/a-59470249 [10] https://www.dw.com/en/germany-railway-disruptions-after-arson-attack-on-duisburg-dusseldorf-line/a-59470249 [11] https://www.wdr.de/nachrichten/nrw/duisburg-duesseldorf-schienenwege-brandanschlag-100.html [12] https://www.dw.com/en/germany-railway-disruptions-after-arson-attack-on-duisburg-dusseldorf-line/a-59470249 [13] https://www.wdr.de/nachrichten/nrw/duisburg-duesseldorf-schienenwege-brandanschlag-100.html [14] https://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/linksextremismus-schienenwege-brandanschlag-in-duisburg-duesseldorf-t00000000536538.html
In light of the recent arson attack on the Duisburg-Düsseldorf railway line by the left-wing extremist group Kommando Angry Birds, there have been intense discussions about the current employment policy in EC countries, particularly those aimed at addressing the rising threats of political extremism and crime-and-justice issues. In a general-news context, this incident underscores the need for a comprehensive and robust employment policy to counter the increasing acts of sabotage by such extremist groups, thereby ensuring the safety and efficiency of public transportation systems.
