Overview
- A 48-year-old entered the track area at Harburg‑Rathaus shortly before 2 a.m. and walked into the tunnel during active service.
- Bundespolizei suspended traffic between Harburg and Harburg‑Rathaus and ordered a shutdown of the 1,200‑volt third rail due to acute danger.
- Officers searched the tunnel on foot, found the woman unharmed, and removed her to safety before service was restored.
- She told police she was seeking a warm place to sleep and was described as without fixed residence, then was briefed on the risks and released.
- An administrative offense proceeding was opened for unauthorized track access, and authorities issued a public warning against entering rail areas.