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Rail chaos in Hirschaid: Fire paralyzes traffic - investigations underway!
After a fire in Hirschaid, the railway line between Bamberg and Forchheim will remain closed until July 10th. Travelers should expect delays.
Rail chaos in Hirschaid: Fire paralyzes traffic - investigations underway!
Chaos in rail traffic is currently causing major inconveniences between Bamberg and Forchheim. A fire in the pedestrian underpass on Heinrichstrasse, which broke out on the night of July 4, 2025, caused significant damage. The independent expert who examined the situation found massive damage to the railway bridge in Hirschaid. Due to these incidents, the route will remain closed until at least July 10th Bayreuther Tagblatt reported.
The fire data is alarming. At around 3 a.m. on Friday night, wooden slats and pallets caught fire, with the fire quickly spreading to the adjacent embankment. Fortunately, the fire brigade was able to quickly bring the flames under control with around 20 emergency services. Nevertheless, the material damage is estimated at around 25,000 euros, although the follow-up costs for rail transport are likely to be significantly higher. The Bamberg criminal police have started investigations on suspicion of arson and are looking for witnesses who made unusual observations on the night in question ( Mercury ).
Disturbances in the region
The impact of the arson on rail traffic is extensive. Travelers must expect massive delays and cancellations. Long-distance trains are particularly affected, as they are being rerouted and no longer stop in Erlangen and Bamberg. A complete suspension is necessary for train traffic between Forchheim and Bamberg, and trains on the S-Bahn line S1 end early in Forchheim. In order to accommodate the affected passengers, Deutsche Bahn has set up a rail replacement service with buses.
If you take a look beyond Bavaria's borders, you can see that rail traffic is not only affected in this country. There are also massive delays on the ICE route between Berlin and Munich due to similar incidents. Travelers have to expect delays of up to 90 minutes and train cancellations are not uncommon here either. Deutsche Bahn is called upon to rectify the situation, but the challenges are by no means small ( rbb24 ).
Conclusion and outlook
The current events surrounding the railway line between Bamberg and Forchheim highlight the challenges that Deutsche Bahn is facing. Travelers should urgently inform themselves about current timetables and alternative services. Such incidents are particularly unpleasant, especially in times when mobility plays an important role. The hope remains that the disruptions will soon be resolved and the usual freedom of travel can be restored.