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Rail traffic disrupted in Duisburg after suspected sabotage in cable tunnel

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Posted on July 31, 2025

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· Last updated: January 22, 2026

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BERLIN (Reuters) -Rail traffic in and around the western German city of Duisburg faced significant disruptions on Thursday after a fire broke out in a cable tunnel, in what authorities suspect was an

Duisburg Rail Traffic Disrupted by Suspected Sabotage Incident

BERLIN (Reuters) -Rail traffic in and around the western German city of Duisburg faced significant disruptions on Thursday after a fire broke out in a cable tunnel, in what authorities suspect was an act of sabotage, police said.

Investigators ruled out accidental causes and said the state security division was investigating the incident "in all directions." No injuries were reported.

According to the daily newspaper Bild, citing news agency DPA, an ignition device was allegedly placed in the tunnel, causing damage to about 60 meters of cable that will need replacement.

(Reporting by Riham Alkousaa, editing by Kirsti Knolle)

Key Takeaways

Significant rail disruptions in Duisburg due to suspected sabotage.
A fire in a cable tunnel caused by an ignition device.
Authorities ruled out accidental causes.
State security is investigating the incident.
60 meters of cable damaged and need replacement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What caused the disruption in Duisburg's rail traffic?

The disruption was caused by a fire that broke out in a cable tunnel, which authorities suspect was due to sabotage.

Were there any injuries reported from the incident?

No injuries were reported as a result of the fire in the cable tunnel.

What is being investigated regarding the cable tunnel fire?

Investigators have ruled out accidental causes and are looking into the incident from all directions, focusing on the suspected ignition device.

How much cable was damaged in the incident?

About 60 meters of cable was damaged in the fire and will need to be replaced.

Which authorities are involved in the investigation?

The state security division is involved in the investigation of the incident.

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