Public transport
There are huge delays on the Zurich-Olten railway line – a track worker died in an accident
Due to a fatal accident, there are widespread delays on the Zurich-Olten railway line on Tuesday morning.
There are widespread delays on the Zurich-Olten railway line on Tuesday morning.
Screenshot: sbb.ch
In the middle of commuter traffic, train traffic on the Zurich HB – Olten route came to a standstill on Tuesday. There is currently a restriction between Zurich Altstetten and Schlieren, as the SBB writes on its website. According to the railway company, the reason for this is an accident at around 8:05 a.m. A worker who was near the tracks was hit by the train and sustained fatal injuries. The victim is an employee of a track service company that was supposed to carry out work on site on behalf of the SBB, as the Zurich cantonal police said when asked.
The exact circumstances of the accident are currently being investigated. The public prosecutor’s office, the Zurich cantonal police, the Dietikon city police and the SBB transport police are still on site. A privacy tent has been set up at the scene of the accident.
This is where the accident happened.
Image: Lukas Elser
(3.9.2024)
The exact circumstances of the accident are currently being investigated. The public prosecutor’s office, the Zurich cantonal police, the Dietikon city police and the SBB transport police are still on site. A privacy tent has been set up at the scene of the accident.
The train in question, an S11 that was traveling from Altstetten to Aarau at 8:05, got stuck for an hour and 40 minutes near the Wagi Museum in Schlieren. The mood among the approximately 250 commuters was calm, says a CH Media employee who was on the train.
According to an eyewitness, three trains were jammed in the Heitersberg tunnel. Due to the delays and cancellations, the train carriages were completely overcrowded. (sat)
Schlieren: Track worker killed in accident
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