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S-Bahn chaos in Munich: people on the track stop the traffic!
Federal police close S-Bahn routes in Munich because of people on the tracks. Chaos at the main train station, the search continues.
S-Bahn chaos in Munich: people on the track stop the traffic!
A chaotic Sunday afternoon in Munich: On June 15, 2025, the main S-Bahn route was closed due to two incidents in the track area. The Evening newspaper reported that people were spotted between the tracks in both Munich-Laim and the Hirschgarten area. These incidents had a direct impact on train traffic, so that the main station was temporarily not served and regional trains were also restricted.
The federal police undertook an extensive search in the Laim area, where a man was reported. Despite the use of helicopters and several emergency services, the search was unsuccessful and the person wanted could not be found. There are also reports of another person on the track in the Hirschgarten, but he could not be identified either. After some time, the closure was lifted and train services are gradually resuming, but the police remain alert and are continuing to search the affected area.
Growing problem of people on the tracks
Such incidents are not an isolated case in Munich. According to the tz On average, people are encountered in the track area once a day. These interruptions to rail traffic often lead to significant disruptions. An example from the past shows that rail traffic at Heimeranplatz had to be shut down for half an hour on December 18th, which required a lot of patience from travelers.
In addition, the legal consequences for those responsible should not be underestimated. Entering the tracks represents a dangerous interference with rail traffic and can be punished as a criminal offense. Depending on the severity of the incident, fines can be up to 5,000 euros, and in extreme cases, prison sentences of up to 10 years are possible. Even if you just walk across the tracks without causing a disruption, you have to expect a fine of 30 euros.
Railway adjustments in the future
The railway is already working on solutions to increase safety and minimize such events. Again Mirror reported, consideration is being given to continuing on sight in the event of people on the tracks. These measures are intended to enable a faster response and increase safety for all travelers.
In summary, this incident clearly shows how important it is to comply with safety regulations in rail transport. Train travelers are well advised to keep a watchful eye and avoid such dangerous situations. Because as we see, a brief moment of inattention can have far-reaching consequences.