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Excavator fire in Vaihingen: train traffic paralyzed! The situation is that bad!
On June 15, 2025, there was an excavator fire in Vaihingen/Enz, which significantly disrupted train traffic.
Excavator fire in Vaihingen: train traffic paralyzed! The situation is that bad!
On Sunday afternoon, June 15, 2025, a serious incident occurred in Vaihingen/Enz, which significantly affected train traffic in the region. An excavator operating near a substation damaged an overhead power line, resulting in a fire. According to a police spokesman, there was a lot of smoke, but the excavator driver was uninjured. The fire was quickly extinguished, but the impact on train traffic was still noticeable.
Deutsche Bahn reported severe delays at Vaihingen/Enz station as a result of the incident. To avoid danger, the tracks near the substation were initially closed. These remained closed until 4:50 p.m., while the tracks further away were reopened after about an hour. Despite the damage to the overhead lines, the substation can still be used, which is important for the local infrastructure.
Uncertainties regarding the dredging work
The incident raises questions about the necessity of the dredging work, as it is unclear why work was being done at the substation on a Sunday. Experts are calling for an investigation to clarify the exact circumstances and possible safety precautions. The fire and subsequent measures caused significant disruption to train services and further operational measures may be required, particularly in relation to the damaged overhead lines.
Police confirmed there were no injuries and underlined the need to review safety protocols for working near railway lines. The fire department's quick response was able to prevent anything worse from happening, but the incident remains a serious issue for those responsible at Deutsche Bahn and the city of Vaihingen an der Enz.
Overall, it remains to be seen how the situation will develop and what measures will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. Deutsche Bahn is under pressure to ensure the safety of its infrastructure and to better inform affected passengers in the future.