Rail Track Obstruction at Tostedt: Identity of Stone Placers on Sunday Revealed
In a concerning incident that took place on Sunday, August 31, 2025, unknown individuals placed stones on the railway tracks near Tostedt, Germany. This act of vandalism posed a significant risk to both perpetrators and bystanders, as well as causing delays, property damage, and potential derailment.
The incident occurred on the railway line between Bremen and Hamburg, near a local sports club and a road bridge in Tostedt. At around 14:20 and 14:54, a Metronom train and a freight train respectively ran over the stones, causing disruptions.
As a result of this dangerous interference with railway traffic, five trains experienced delays of 21 minutes each. The Tostedt police were present at the scene and removed more stones from the tracks, but no suspects were found.
Authorities are seeking witnesses to help identify the individuals responsible for this act. The Federal Police are urging anyone who observed anything unusual on the tracks near the Schulstraße road bridge in Tostedt on August 31, 2025, to come forward with information.
For further inquiries, contact the Federal Police Inspectorate Bremen Press Spokesperson Simon Gruhl at 0421 16299 - 6101, 0172 - 34 67 750, or email [email protected]. Alternatively, you can contact the Federal Police Inspectorate Bremen at 0421/16299-7777 or via email at [email protected].
The Federal Police have warned that entering railway premises poses a risk to life. They also remind the public that such actions can lead to severe consequences, including fines or imprisonment.
The Federal Police are now investigating this incident, and they can also be followed on Twitter at @bpol_nord for updates. The website for the Federal Police is www.bundespolizei.de for more information on their work and initiatives.
