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ICE route closed: Dead person causes chaos in rail traffic!
ICE route Nuremberg-Ingolstadt closed after fatal incident. Diversions and delays led to significant restrictions on rail traffic.
ICE route closed: Dead person causes chaos in rail traffic!
On the morning of November 17, 2025, a tragic incident occurred on the important ICE railway line between Nuremberg and Ingolstadt. How Danube Courier Reportedly, a dead person was found on the tracks between Kinding in the Eichstätt district and Allersberg in the Roth district. This led to the rail connection between these two cities being completely closed. The incident not only caused great consternation, but also had a significant impact on rail traffic.
The police confirmed the discovery, but further details about the circumstances of the death remained initially unknown. The closure affected the section in both directions, causing massive delays for many travelers. Express trains were rerouted via Augsburg, while regional services continued via Treuchtlingen, although there was also the possibility of train cancellations here.
Replacement traffic and diversions
Deutsche Bahn set up a replacement bus service between Roth and Kinding to bridge the closed sections. What is positive to report is that S-Bahn line 5 between Nuremberg and Allersberg was not affected by the closure and ran as planned. At 12:40 p.m. it was finally announced that rail traffic on this section had resumed normally, which made the situation easier for many travelers Mercury reported.
Statistical classification
The incident is part of a worrying trend in rail transport. According to the current report from International Union of Railways (UIC) about rail accidents shows that the number of significant accidents and casualties has increased in 2022 - an issue that concerns many in the industry. There have been numerous incidents, particularly in recent years, which can often be explained by unauthorized entry onto tracks or suicides. Although UIC's safety index shows signs of a general trend, it remained below 2017 levels and this is a cause for concern.
Yesterday's events are a reminder that great caution is required when traveling by rail. Travelers are requested to always keep safety in mind and to pay attention to the railway's information. The rapid restoration of the connection between Nuremberg and Ingolstadt is a welcome sign, but the memory of the sad circumstances under which this happened remains in the mind.