Big problems for the trains in Germany
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On Wednesday night, all trains stood still in Germany. No trains moved for over 2 hours. Trains to Austria were also late. The reason was a technical error.
Maintenance work caused problems with the train radio. This system is called GSM-R. It is very important for safety. Drivers use it to talk to the office. Trains must not drive without radio.
Many travelers waited at train stations. The railway gave out water and cookies. They also gave vouchers for taxis and hotels. In the morning, most trains moved again. But many trains were still late.
Freight transport has the biggest problems. Many freight trains still stand at the borders. It takes days to fix everything. Experts say: The technology is very old.
Politicians want a quick explanation now. The railway investigates the error carefully. It was no cyber attack from outside. Travelers can get money back now. This is easy via the internet.
Maintenance work caused problems with the train radio. This system is called GSM-R. It is very important for safety. Drivers use it to talk to the office. Trains must not drive without radio.
Many travelers waited at train stations. The railway gave out water and cookies. They also gave vouchers for taxis and hotels. In the morning, most trains moved again. But many trains were still late.
Freight transport has the biggest problems. Many freight trains still stand at the borders. It takes days to fix everything. Experts say: The technology is very old.
Politicians want a quick explanation now. The railway investigates the error carefully. It was no cyber attack from outside. Travelers can get money back now. This is easy via the internet.
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Definitions
- GSM-R
- This is a special radio system for trains. People in the train and in the office talk with it.
- Infrastructure
- These are important things for a country. Examples are tracks, roads, bridges and power lines.
- Redundant system
- This means a system exists twice. If one part breaks, the second part does the work.
People
- Philipp Nagl
- He is an important boss at the German railway. He manages the network of tracks.
- Evelyn Palla
- She is a manager at the German railway. She is responsible for regional transport.
Locations
- Germany
- A country in central Europe where trains stopped.
- Austria
- A country next to Germany. Trains to here had delays.
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