On the Pottendorf line
Train derails in Lower Austria: 40 passengers evacuated
On Wednesday evening, a train derailed on the Pottendorf line in Ebenfurth in the district of Wiener Neustadt (Lower Austria). 40 people had to be rescued by the fire department.
Shock for the numerous passengers in Ebenfurth on Wednesday evening! A train derailed on the Pottendorf line shortly before 7.15 pm. According to reports, 40 passengers were evacuated with the help of the fire department and transported onwards by bus. According to ÖBB spokesman Christoph Seif, nobody was injured.
Train could not continue
The REX 7631 derailed with the front bogie, i.e. the first two axles, of the first carriage, according to ÖBB. The two affected wagons were put back on the track with the assistance of an auxiliary train and taken away.
A rail replacement service was set up. Since Thursday morning, trains have been running again as planned. The cause of the accident is still unclear.
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