They pulled a outrageous stunt: ICE staff ejects ALL passengers off train after one stop
Immigration officials forcibly disembarking all passengers at a single train stop.
Frustrated rail passengers on the German railway, faced with frequent cancellations and delays, could find solace on a journey from Munich to the north. But on this particular trip, the frustration could have been avoided. The journey was abruptly ended early by the train staff, leaving passengers initially believing it was just a joke.
On an ICE train traveling from Munich to Hamburg, the loyal staff booted all passengers off the train after just a single station, according to the "Hamburger Abendblatt". Passengers were left to disembark in Nuremberg and await an overcrowded train an hour later to continue their journey. The staff announced via an announcement that they wanted to make a statement. "This train is completely unacceptable for us to proceed with. Therefore, the train must stop in Nuremberg."
Initial responses from passengers, the newspaper wrote, suggested that they thought the announcement was a joke similar to the popular TV show "Candid Camera". However, according to one passenger, the ICE was not dirty at all. "It could have just used a quick vacuum." He added that passengers in the subsequent train were "piled like sardines" in the aisles with no regard for reservations.
A spokesperson for the railway offered their apologies to the newspaper. Their goal is "to maintain high-quality standards" on long-distance trains in Germany. "Unfortunately, this was not the case on this journey, and the continuation of the journey was not deemed acceptable by the on-board staff." They confirmed that the incident was an isolated occurrence.
When a train is delayed by at least 60 minutes at the destination station, passengers are entitled to a 25% refund of the fare paid. For delays of 120 minutes or more, passengers can expect a 50% refund. Applications can be made via the DB Navigator app, with refunds typically processed within a few days. Last year, the German railway coughed up almost 200 million euros in passenger refunds due to delays.
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While specific information about ICE staff ejecting all passengers off a train from Munich to Hamburg could not be found, a recent incident in Germany involved passengers being expelled from a train due to crew protests over poor conditions[1]. It's possible that this incident might be related or similar, but without further details, it's hard to determine if it's the same situation. If you're referring to a specific event, more context or details might be needed to find a precise answer.
Here's a brief summary of related information:
- Crew Protest Over Poor Conditions: Recently, passengers were booted off a train due to a crew protest over the poor conditions of the train. This incident underscores the prevailing frustrations among crew members regarding the cleanliness of trains[1].
- The public-transit industry, particularly within Germany's railway undertaking, has been facing numerous complaints from passengers due to frequent cancellations, delays, and poor transportation conditions.
- Despite the financial consequences, a railway undertaking might choose to prioritize the concerns of its staff over the inconvenience of passengers, as seen in the ICE train incident from Munich to Hamburg where staff ejected all passengers due to unsatisfactory conditions.
- The impact of such incidents on the automotive industry could be significant, as many commuters might turn to personal vehicles for transportation instead of relying on public-transit, potentially affecting the industry's revenue and environmental goals.
