Shock on the railway line: stones endanger regional train near Dresden!

Shock on the railway line: stones endanger regional train near Dresden!

On June 3, 2025 at 10:42 p.m., a dangerous incident occurred on the railway line between Chemnitz main station and Dresden main station, which triggered the federal police investigation. As the Leipzig Internet newspaper Reportedly, the MRB 74075 regional train ran over an approximately 100 meter long line of stones that were lying on the tracks. Fortunately, this did not cause any disruption to rail traffic, but the train still suffered significant damage to the wheels and bogies.

As part of the investigation, which is based on suspicion of a “dangerous interference with rail traffic” under Section 315 of the Criminal Code, the Federal Police is urgently looking for witnesses. They are said to have observed suspicious activity in the area of ​​the railway tracks between Freital-Potschappel and Dresden-Plauen on the evening of the incident. Information can be passed on directly to the Federal Police Inspectorate in Dresden on 0351 / 815020.

Responsibility of the Federal Police

The Federal Police has an important role within its jurisdiction in protecting railway facilities and averting threats to public safety. Their tasks include not only monitoring train stations and tracks, but also combating vandalism and criminal acts that endanger rail traffic safety.

A dangerous intervention in rail traffic can have serious consequences. According to Section 315 of the Criminal Code, even the smallest actions that endanger the safety of rail traffic are punishable and usually result in fines or imprisonment. In serious cases, there can even be prison sentences of up to ten years. Disruptive actions such as placing obstacles on the rails must be taken extremely seriously and can not only cause material damage, but also put the lives of travelers at risk.

Protection and prevention

The prevention of such dangerous interventions is a major concern for the Federal Police. Therefore, cooperation with the state police and Deutsche Bahn AG is constantly being intensified in order to further increase safety in rail traffic. The relevance of these measures is highlighted by incidents like the one in Dresden, where travelers' sense of security is at stake.

Finally, it is to be hoped that information from the public will help track down the incident and prevent similar disruptions in the future.