Overview
- A regional train carrying about 200 people stopped on the line near Düren on Friday, May 22, after a technical defect that also cut power to onboard systems and disabled the air conditioning.
- Firefighters opened multiple doors to bring fresh air into the carriages and handed out cold drinks to ease heat and discomfort inside the stalled train.
- Paramedics examined two people as a precaution on site; both were cleared and remained with the other passengers after a short check.
- Rescue teams organized a full evacuation, guiding all passengers over a metal ramp into a standby train so travel could continue without further delay.
- Authorities reported no serious injuries and said the problem was a technical defect; further technical details about the failure have not been released.