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Swedish woman stranded on tracks with dog – Deutsche Bahn intervenes!
A Swedish woman is stranded in Cornberg, Hesse, on July 15, 2025, after her train stops unexpectedly.
Swedish woman stranded on tracks with dog – Deutsche Bahn intervenes!
A 54-year-old Swedish woman experienced an unexpected adventure when she became stranded in Cornberg in the early morning of July 15, 2025. On the way to Lörrach with the Holiday express 1849 She took a short break from Hamburg Altona to walk her dog. At around 2:42 a.m., while the train was stopped due to a stop signal, the woman thought the stop would be prolonged and got out to stretch her legs.
Unfortunately for her, the train had decided to move on while she was outside with her four-legged friend. While the Swede and her dog were on the loose, her husband reported them missing after she told him about their predicament over the phone.
A lifeline on the tracks
A following train, which also had to slow down due to a stop signal, was lucky enough to spot the woman and her dog in the track area. The train driver, reacting quickly, then informed a train attendant. He was able to reach the 54-year-old and immediately tried to get her back to the safety of the train. Through a coordinated action, it was decided to bring both trains to an unscheduled stop in Fulda in order to give the Swede the opportunity to continue her journey sueddeutsche.de reported.
When she arrived at the Fulda train platform, her husband was already waiting, coming to calm his wife and the dog, and the police were also on site to clarify the situation. However, the adventure could not remain without consequences for the Swede. According to official information, an administrative offense procedure was initiated for unauthorized stay on the track bed. Deutsche Bahn has also warned urgently about the dangers of entering the tracks and getting off outside of planned stops.
A lesson from the incident
This exciting episode impressively shows how fragile a misunderstood hold can be. With a wink and the right amount of caution, travelers in the future will make sure to keep their four-legged friends close and themselves on the train at all times. The Swede and her husband definitely have a bizarre story to tell that they will certainly never forget - and that also serves as a memorable reminder for all travelers!