Stuttgart station train traffic halted by slope fire

Train services at Stuttgart's main station were temporarily halted on Friday due to a fire on a nearby slope, causing significant disruptions. A spokesperson for the Federal Police confirmed the suspension, which affected S-Bahn, regional, and long-distance trains.

The fire generated heavy smoke, posing challenges for the Stuttgart fire department, which reported difficulty accessing the site. Deutsche Bahn provided a train to help firefighters reach the approximately 10-square-meter blaze.

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There was heavy smoke development.

Long-distance traffic was largely rerouted via Esslingen am Neckar, while S-Bahn services in the city center experienced temporary stoppages. Although firefighting efforts concluded by Friday afternoon and services were gradually resumed, residual timetable deviations and train cancellations were still possible.

This incident follows a similar disruption the previous day, when a short circuit on an overhead line caused a vegetation fire near the station. That event led to the closure of 12 out of 16 platforms and severe S-Bahn disruptions. The Federal Police are investigating the cause of both fires.

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The fire site was difficult to reach.