“Everyone get off!” was the motto on an ÖBB passenger train near Rohr im Kremstal on Sunday evening. The problem: The train had not reached the final stop, but was stranded on the open road. 90 people had to be evacuated.
“90 passengers were taken to Kremsmünster in buses, there are no injuries,” an ÖBB spokesman said in response to a “Krone” request. A train came to a standstill on the Pyhrn line near Rohr im Kremstal around 5:30 p.m. and could no longer continue. The reason for the technical defect is still unclear. It is possible that the power lines were damaged by the thunderstorm or by fallen trees. Pyhrn route closed The fire brigade and rescue services were also ordered to the disused train to accompany the evacuation of the passengers. The failure not only affects the train in question, but the entire Pyhrn route, which was closed on Sunday evening due to the defect. It was initially not known when it would be accessible again.
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