Defective train halts rail traffic in Romania, hundreds stranded

Train services between the Dolhasca and Lespezi stations in Romania's Iași region came to a standstill Wednesday morning after a passenger train operated by Regio Călători malfunctioned. The breakdown disrupted the movement of three additional trains, stranding hundreds of travelers in stations across the region, according to the National Railway Infrastructure Company (CFR S.A.).

The affected train, identified as 11042, was declared defective at 6:09 AM on the second track between Dolhasca and Lespezi. With the first track already closed for maintenance work, authorities made the decision to temporarily close the second track as well, starting at 6:22 AM, to allow for repairs and clear the line. The train operator requested a rescue locomotive from the Pașcani station to tow the disabled train and reopen the track for safe passage.

Several services were impacted by the delay, including trains IC 11758, IC 552, and IRN 1765. The latter was temporarily stopped at Dolhasca station. CFR SA stated that they are continuously monitoring the situation in coordination with field personnel and train operators. They advised passengers to stay informed about the evolving rail traffic situation through announcements at stations and updates from transport companies.

The incident caused significant inconvenience for hundreds of passengers who found themselves stranded. The focus remains on resolving the technical issue with the defective train and restoring normal rail operations as quickly and safely as possible.