Two young men, 17 and 18 years old, died their lives on the train S-Bahn that was on the go on southwest Berlin. The two “Train Surfers” did not prevent a bridge under which the train passed.
The young people «train surfers»they had raised the train operating the S1 route and, due to the wrong estimation, did not jump to the ground or lie down before the train reached the bridge, the lowest point of which is only 30 cm from the highest point of the train. The train speed was 60 km/h. One young man was killed on the spot while the second succumbed to his heavy wounds a little later.
A spokesman for German Railways (DB) expressed the “deepestHis’ about the accident and stressed that ‘Train Surfing’ is extremely dangerous and strictly prohibited.
‘In spite of clear rules and warning signs, People of all ages still, unfortunately, endanger their lives and life of other peoplewith their reckless behavior and carelessness on the railway facilities. Entrance to rail facilities is prohibited! Where trains move, there is no room for adventure, “the spokesman said.
DB has been implementing information and prevention programs in kindergartens, schools and railway stations for years, while a similar program, with short videos, are available on social media. “The power line right next to the rails carries 750 Volt continuous voltage. Contact with line can cause electric shock and severe burns“, Warns the company.
Last February, A 12 -year -old boy was seriously injured When, upright on a wagon, he hit a bridge. In August 2024 a 19 -year -old injured a woman who was standing at the dock when he jumped off the train roof. All the incidents happened on the S1 line, which connects the northwest with the southwestern part of Berlin.