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Chaotic rail traffic in Coburg: Unknown perpetrators flee after sabotage!
Unknown perpetrators cut cables at Coburg train station and disrupted train traffic. Information regarding the investigation would be welcome.
Chaotic rail traffic in Coburg: Unknown perpetrators flee after sabotage!
Coburg is currently experiencing a serious incident that resulted in a massive disruption to train traffic in the early hours of August 12, 2025. Unknown perpetrators cut several important cables in the Coburg train station area around 5 a.m., which led to significant disruptions to both local and long-distance traffic. The switch and signal controls, which are essential for smooth rail operations, were particularly affected. The disruption was immediately reported by employees of Deutsche Bahn AG, who informed the Federal Police after discovering the problem in the track area Wiesentbote reported.
The damaged cables were found during the morning near the Coburg train station, on the railway line towards Rödental. The material damage caused is estimated at around 20,000 euros, which illustrates the magnitude of the incident. During the first few hours after the incident, there were massive delays and cancellations in train services that lasted until midday, putting passing travelers and commuters in an unpleasant situation. Whether this incident was a deliberate act of sabotage remains unclear at this time Bayreuther Tagblatt.
Investigations underway
The Coburg criminal police immediately began investigations. These include, among other things, forensic measures and the questioning of possible witnesses. The police officers are working intensively to clarify the background to the crime and are also relying on information from the public. The public is therefore asked to report suspicious people or vehicles in the area of Coburg train station. The responsible police station can be contacted on 09561/645-0.
Investigators are faced with the challenge of finding out exactly what happened on the night of August 12th. The urgency of these investigations is due not least to the increased safety requirements in rail transport. Collaboration between citizens and police can be crucial in holding perpetrators accountable and preventing possible recurrences of such incidents.
The case has stirred emotions in Coburg and shows how vulnerable the infrastructure can be even in smaller cities. It remains to be seen what new information the investigation will uncover and whether those responsible can be caught. In the meantime, those affected have no choice but to face the inconvenience of the disruption to train services with patience.