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Freight train tears down contact line - Ulm-Geislingen railway line paralyzed!
On August 12, 2025, a freight train blocked the Ulm-Stuttgart railway line after damaging the contact line. Delays followed.
Freight train tears down contact line - Ulm-Geislingen railway line paralyzed!
On Tuesday afternoon, August 12, 2025, the railway line between Ulm and Geislingen was shut down for several hours. The reason for this significant disruption was a freight train that tore down the contact line near Amstetten around half past eleven. Loud Ulm News Around 400 meters of the high-voltage line, which carries 15,000 volts, was damaged.
The freight train, which was loaded with tank cars for aircraft fuel, finally stopped at the concrete factory at the entrance to Amstetten, blocking the track. This led to the total closure of the railway line. Emergency managers and overhead line technicians were immediately dispatched to the scene to assess the damage. From half past two, two shuttle buses ran to transport passengers between Ulm and Geislingen Swabian.
Consequences for rail traffic
The impact of the incident was serious: there were delays of over two hours. While rail operations between Geislingen and Stuttgart remained unchanged and long-distance trains were able to run smoothly on the Ulm-Wendlingen high-speed line, freight trains had to switch to the Filstal line via Geislingen due to the blockade Railway steam.
A regional train that was traveling behind the freight train was also affected. After the contact line was removed, the broken down train including the tank wagons could be towed away. A work railcar from Stuttgart received the order to repair the damaged contact line, which is expected to last until Wednesday.
The incident is not the first of its kind. Six weeks ago, a night train in Ulm also damaged the contact line on the Ulm-Stuttgart railway line. Due to the constant disruptions, travelers should be well informed about alternative connections and current timetable information to avoid surprises.
Taking into account the applicable passenger rights, those affected can expect a refund of 50% of the ticket price in the event of delays of more than two hours. Travelers should be well informed in order to assert their rights and apply for any compensation. The next few days could therefore be particularly challenging for rail travelers in the region.