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Men in the Altona S-Bahn tunnel: chaos and alcohol on the track!
In Altona train station, two men disrupted S-Bahn traffic, which led to an emergency braking; Investigations are ongoing.
Men in the Altona S-Bahn tunnel: chaos and alcohol on the track!
On Saturday evening, June 14, 2025, Altona train station experienced a dangerous incident that attracted the attention of the federal police. At 9:02 p.m., two men, a 20-year-old German and a 34-year-old Brazilian, entered the tunnel area on platform 1, which led to an acute emergency braking of the S3 S-Bahn line, which runs between the main station and Altona. This impulsive action not only caused excitement, but also caused considerable safety risks, as staying on the track area is not only strictly forbidden, but also life-threatening.
The federal police observed what was happening and reacted immediately. While the train driver gave several warning signals, the men returned from the tunnel area. While the 34-year-old remained on site, the 20-year-old tried to escape. But his escape ended quickly: he was caught, resisted the police measures, but was arrested without any injuries. A report from Bild describes the situation and the reactions of the officials in detail.
The physical condition of those involved
Both men were apparently under the influence of alcohol. The 20-year-old had an astonishing breath alcohol level of 1.94 per mille. He was taken into custody to give him the opportunity to sober up. The 34-year-old, however, refused to take a breath alcohol test, but admitted that he was also drunk. After police action, he was released. It remained unclear why the two men decided to go to the track area as they did not provide any information.
Investigations and consequences
Because of their thoughtless actions, proceedings were initiated against both men for unauthorized stay on the track area, dangerous interference with railway traffic and resistance to law enforcement officers. The investigation is being conducted by the Hamburg Federal Police Inspectorate and is still ongoing. A witness who observed the incident was identified, and video recordings also provide evidence of the two men's actions. The federal police warn urgently against careless behavior on railway systems: “Staying in the track area is dangerous and absolutely forbidden,” says a statement from the authority, as Presseportal.de reports.
This incident shows once again how important it is to take safety in the station and along the railway lines seriously. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, such decisions can have fatal consequences - not only for the perpetrators themselves, but also for the passengers on the train. We can only hope that this situation will be seen as a warning.