Train surgery in Bamberg: 19-year-old suffers dangerous electric shock

Train surgery in Bamberg: 19-year-old suffers dangerous electric shock

An adventure that ended: A 19-year-old from Thuringia suffered serious injuries on Wednesday afternoon, June 11, 2025, at the train station in Bamberg. The young man climbed between two wagons of a regional express that stood on track 3 when he came into contact with a high -voltage line and suffered an electrical engineering of around 1000 volts. This incident received great attention, because trainsurfing is not only risky, but also illegal in Germany.

Witnesses of the accident immediately alarmed the police, who shocked the injured man and was injured on the platform. Despite his condition, the 19-year-old was responsive and apparently was able to free himself before the Bamberg fire brigade arrived. However, this had to wait for the confirmation of Deutsche Bahn that train traffic was set to track 3 before they were able to save the man.

The effects of the accident

With burns on both arms, the injured was finally handed over to the emergency services and brought to the Bamberg Clinic. In the meantime, due to the incident, the train traffic had to be set to track 3, which led to diversions of various trains. Fortunately, other tracks were not affected, but the reasons for climbing on the train remain unclear. The investigation is running.

Trainsurfing, as this incident shows, leads legal consequences. In addition to the serious injuries, the dangerous intervention in rail traffic can be punished with penalties of up to ten years. The federal police have also urged the dangers that are connected to the stay on and in tracks as well as rides on trains. According to this incident, the 19-year-old is now obliged to answer in court and must also expect further legal consequences.

The dangers of the railway current

Deutsche Bahn emphasizes that their overhead lines are operated with astonishing 15,000 volts. This corresponds to the 65-time voltage of a conventional household socket and is not only dangerous, but can also lead to a fatal electricity rollover at a distance of 1.5 meters. It often happens that people, especially young people, suffer serious or even fatal injuries in the event of accidents in which they climb on wagons or electricity pylons. Deutsche Bahn and the Federal Police implement measures to prevent such accidents, such as the campaign "We want you to get there safely", which enlightens the public about the dangers and is particularly aimed at young people. Special posters and other information materials should also ensure that such dangerous adventures fail.

Not only when climbing on wagons lurk. Even dragons or drones near tracks can be risky because they can lead the electricity. The federal police carry out a variety of prevention projects that are aimed at different age groups and clarify in schools and other institutions.

The incident in Bamberg once again renewed the discussion about the security measures in train stations and the responsibility of the young people. The company is required to communicate the risks clearly and prevent them preventively against such dangerous gimmicks. Deutsche Bahn will continue to work on training and information offers to ensure the safety of all travelers and to avoid tragic incidents in the future