Neumünster train station closed due to gun alarm!

Neumünster train station closed due to gun alarm!

There is currently a state of emergency in Neumünster, Schleswig-Holstein. The local train station is completely cordoned off, and for a serious reason. A tip-off about several people with firearms on a Eurocity train that was on its way to Denmark put the federal police on alert. Around 200 passengers who were on board the train were forced to leave the train immediately while police conduct thorough searches to clarify the situation. Fortunately, no suspicious people with weapons have been found so far, as [Zeit] reports.

But the station closure also has far-reaching consequences for rail traffic. Trains cannot pass through Neumünster station, leading to diversions and numerous cancellations. In order to make the situation easier for travelers, a replacement bus service was set up between the Kiel and Wrist train stations in the Steinburg district. The question of how long the closure will last remains unclear at the moment. The [Esslinger Zeitung] also emphasizes the urgency and seriousness of the situation and reports on the difficulties that travelers now have to overcome.

The overview of the situation

• Bahnhof: komplett abgesperrt
• Auslöser: Meldung über mehrere Personen mit Schusswaffen
• Zug: Eurocity auf dem Weg nach Dänemark mit rund 200 Passagieren
• Maßnahmen: Zug wurde von der Bundespolizei angehalten und wird durchsucht
• Aktueller Stand: Bisher keine Verdächtigen gefunden
• Bahnverkehr: Züge umgeleitet oder fallen aus; Ersatzverkehr mit Bussen eingerichtet
• Dauer der Sperrung: Unklar

The entire situation shows how quickly an unforeseen event can develop. Passengers and travelers are delayed by the barriers and movements in the station are severely restricted. The incident presents challenges not only to security forces but also to travelers that they did not expect.

While the situation continues to be monitored and the federal police are working hard to clarify the circumstances, it is hoped that the situation will ease soon. The [Esslinger Zeitung] and [Zeit] will continue to inform their readers about developments at the height of this tense situation.