Chaos at Mainz Central Station: Trains stand still!

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Ober management damage leads to hours of train failures at Mainz Central Station. Police evacuated train station due to the unclear threat.
Ober management damage leads to hours of train failures at Mainz Central Station. Police evacuated train station due to the unclear threat. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

on Wednesday evening, around 7:45 p.m., there was a serious incident at the Mainz Central Station when a leading damage was discovered. Due to this technical problem, trains from Bingen could not enter the train station. From shortly after 8:00 p.m., there were no more trains from this direction to the main train station. The cause of the disorder has so far been unclear, and the railway workers work on site to identify and remedy the problem. Affected trains on the Rhine have to stop in Mombach at the latest, while information about the fate of the stranded passengers is still standing.

In contrast, trains from Wiesbaden run accordingly and the S-Bahn to Wiesbaden are not affected. However, the situation creates uncertainty among passengers and can lead to unexpected delays.

evacuation and security measures

In addition to the technical problems at the main train station, there was an evacuation of the entire train station in the course of the afternoon. This measure was taken on the basis of a “currently still unconclosed threat”. Heavy police forces were on site to secure the situation. The police have announced that further information is available as soon as reliable information is available or the situation is defused.

The public was urgently asked to avoid the area around the train station. The large-scale operation led to considerable failures in bus and train traffic. Buses have to be diverted via Binger Straße, while the trams only run between certain stations such as Hechtsheim and Gautor, as well as from Finthen to Bismarckplatz and from Lerchenberg to the university of applied sciences. This incident also led to an increased traffic volume and traffic jam on Parcusstrasse.

In view of the complexity of the situation, both with regard to the technical disorder and the security situation, the situation remains tense. It is unclear how long the restrictions will last. The police and the train have prepared to clarify the situation as quickly as possible and to ensure the safety of passengers. Further information on emergency management can be viewed on the website of the freight trains, which are responsible for coordination in crisis situations here .

In this tense situation, it is important that passengers remain patient and observe the official information from the transport companies and the police. The overlapping challenges for technical and safety -relevant reasons make it necessary for both the train and the law enforcement workers to work together efficiently to cope with the situation.

For current developments and information on train connections, passengers should consult the website of the railway and local news portals, such as SWR and Merkurist that are offered regular updates.

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