Nighttime Railjet Evacuation in Lower Austria

Due to a technical defect, a train came to a halt and was evacuated on the Western Railway line in Loosdorf (Melk district) on the night of Tuesday. Around 160 people were brought out of the Railjet with the help of the fire department, confirmed an ÖBB spokesperson upon request of media reports. No one was injured, and the rail vehicle was transported away with a rescue train. The incident occurred on Monday around 11:00 PM.

Evacuation of Train Completed at 1:40 AM

A continuation of the train coming from Bregenz towards Vienna was not possible. According to ÖBB, the evacuation was completed on Tuesday at 1:40 AM. The passengers were eventually transported by buses to St. Pölten or Vienna-Meidling.

(APA/Red)

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