Train service resumes between Düsseldorf and Duisburg on the railways
The Düsseldorf-Duisburg railway line, one of Germany's busiest connections with over 620 trains daily, reopened for train traffic on early Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, following an arson attack that occurred on Thursday. The line, managed by Deutsche Bahn, is now running mostly on schedule after the disruption.
The attack involved incendiary devices placed in cable tunnels near Düsseldorf, causing significant damage and disrupting both regional and long-distance traffic. The fires destroyed cables for controlling switches and signals, leading to widespread disruption.
The state protection authority is investigating the arson attack, suspecting sabotage. NRW Interior Minister Herbert Reul has also stated that left-wing extremists are suspected of being responsible for the attack. However, as of August 2025, no individual suspect has been publicly named or arrested. The investigations are being conducted under the presumption of sabotage by state security authorities.
A claim of responsibility for the attack was published on a left-wing internet platform. The claim was made by a group calling itself the "Angry Birds Commando," but the authenticity of this claim has not been confirmed by police. The police are still checking the authenticity of both the claim of responsibility and the statement made by Minister Reul.
Zuginfo.NRW provides a disruption map for regional rail traffic, detailing the areas affected by the arson attack. Trains are now running mostly on schedule after the disruption, but passengers are advised to check their journey status before travelling.
The reopening of the Düsseldorf-Duisburg railway line marks a significant step towards normalising train services in the region. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining the safety and security of the nation's infrastructure. The investigations into the arson attack continue, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
- The arson attack on the Düsseldorf-Duisburg railway line, a major political and general-news topic, is being investigated by the state protection authority due to suspicions of sabotage, with left-wing extremists being the prime suspects.
- The incident involving incendiary devices on the Düsseldorf-Duisburg railway line, a crime-and-justice issue, resulted in widespread damage and disruption, causing concerns about the safety and security of the nation's infrastructure.
