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Sabotage at Coburg train station: 20,000 euros in damage after cable was cut!
On August 13, 2025, cables for switch and signal control were cut at Coburg train station, which led to significant traffic disruptions.
Sabotage at Coburg train station: 20,000 euros in damage after cable was cut!
A sensational incident occurred at Coburg train station today, August 13, 2025, which significantly disrupted rail traffic. Unknown perpetrators cut through cables that are responsible for the switch and signal control. This disruption in the track area was discovered by railway employees on Tuesday morning, which immediately led to a comprehensive inspection of the infrastructure. The damaged cables were finally found and repaired hours later, but the damage caused is estimated at around 20,000 euros. This was reported by the South German newspaper.
The police are investigating suspected dangerous interference with rail traffic. It is being checked whether this was a targeted act of sabotage. So far there is no information about the identity of the perpetrators, who fled undetected. The Munich Public Prosecutor's Office has not currently initiated an investigation into this case, but witnesses have already been asked to provide their information to help clarify the incident.
Context to rail infrastructure
Such incidents are by no means new, as acts of sabotage on railway lines are increasing and have already led to numerous train cancellations in recent years. As recently as September 2023, there were several arson attacks on cable ducts in Hamburg, which led to days of chaos in train traffic and caused over 100 trains to be canceled. Investigators are also aware of a targeted destruction of communication cables in northern Germany in October 2022. These often leave noticeable gaps in the rail service and make rail passengers the main sufferers. Loud daily news The economic damage caused by such attacks is estimated at millions per incident.
Although Deutsche Bahn is taking measures to protect its infrastructure, completely protecting the rail network is considered impossible. This also signals the fact that security guards and technicians have been hired, but complete protection cannot be guaranteed. The Minister of the Interior, Nancy Faeser, has already announced an increase in video surveillance at railway facilities, but experts criticize the slow implementation of security measures.
A look into the future
The impact of this latest disruption cannot yet be accurately estimated, but it has become clear that the continuation of such incidents poses a serious problem for rail transport. Deutsche Bahn plans to lay its cables in fixed ducts and create redundancies to increase protection. But given the high number of acts of sabotage, it remains to be seen whether these measures will take effect in time.
The situation shows that clear structures and a well-functioning protection system are essential to ensure both the infrastructure and the safety of passengers. While rail passengers want to rely on regular services, it remains to be seen how the authorities will respond to these latest incidents and what measures will be taken in the future to actually improve rail safety.