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Excavator fire in Vaihingen: trains paralyzed, police demand investigation!
An excavator fire in Vaihingen an der Enz on June 15, 2025 led to severe train delays, but there were no injuries.
Excavator fire in Vaihingen: trains paralyzed, police demand investigation!
There was a fire in Vaihingen an der Enz, in the Ludwigsburg district, today, June 15, 2025, which significantly affected rail traffic. An excavator that was too close to an overhead line at a Deutsche Bahn substation caught fire while a 36-year-old employee was loading materials. Fortunately, the excavator driver was uninjured, but the incident caused some turbulence on long-distance and local rail traffic.
The fire brigade was on duty and was able to quickly bring the fire under control before anything worse happened. Nevertheless, the extinguishing and rescue operation led to severe delays at Vaihingen/Enz train station. The trains between Karlsruhe and Stuttgart were particularly affected, as the tracks in the immediate vicinity of the substation remained closed until 4:50 p.m. Furthermore, tracks further away were reopened after about an hour, but the incident presented travelers with major challenges. Although rail traffic was running smoothly again on the evening of the incident, the effects were still noticeable.
Consequences and effects
The railway estimated the damage at around 200,000 euros, with both the excavator and the overhead line affected. However, the substation itself remained undamaged and can still be used, which represents a small ray of hope. However, the question remains whether the dredging work would have been necessary on a Sunday, and experts are now calling for a thorough investigation into the circumstances and safety precautions. Police confirmed there were no injuries and highlighted the need to review safety protocols.
The events surrounding the fire now represent a serious issue not only for Deutsche Bahn, but also for the city of Vaihingen an der Enz. One wonders what lessons can be learned from this incident in order to avoid similar situations in the future. The rapid deployment of the fire brigade certainly prevented anything worse from happening, but the discussion about safety in such sensitive places remains exciting.