Normal Train Speeds Resume Near Roskilde Festival After Fatal Accident

Train services operating near the Roskilde Festival site have returned to normal speeds, ending a temporary measure put in place after a fatal accident. A 21-year-old festival attendee lost their life after being struck by a train on Sunday night.

Following the incident, Banedanmark, the Danish railway infrastructure manager, reduced train speeds along a three-kilometer stretch near the festival grounds. This safety zone, extending from the festival station area south to the village of Kamstrup, saw trains operating at a maximum of 40 kilometers per hour, a significant decrease from the usual 120 kilometers per hour.

The reduced speed measure was lifted on Wednesday. Banedanmark cited the need to accommodate the influx of festival-goers during the main music days, explaining that slower trains could create congestion and potentially lead to individuals walking along the tracks if they missed festival-bound trains.

Authorities had previously warned festival attendees about the dangers of staying near the train tracks after receiving multiple reports of people lingering close to the rails over the weekend. Roskilde Festival organizers provided support to individuals in the tent camp where the deceased man resided. Police are investigating the circumstances of the accident, including whether alcohol was a factor.

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Thus, there is a risk that people who cannot get on a festival train will instead move along the tracks.