Offenburg (dpa / lsw) - Because of alleged explosive ordnance from the Second World War, the Rhine Valley Railway was briefly closed on Wednesday morning between Offenburg and Lahr. The all-clear came in the late morning and the route was released for train traffic again, according to Deutsche Bahn and the federal police. Occasionally train cancellations and delays are possible.
A metal object was found during track construction work. At first it could not be ruled out that it was a mine or an aerial bomb. The explosive ordnance disposal service finally classified the find as harmless. It may be the metal filter of a respirator, said a spokesman for the federal police.
The Rhine Valley Railway between Karlsruhe and Basel is one of the busiest railway lines in south-west Germany. According to Deutsche Bahn, more than 300 local, long-distance and freight trains use the route every day. The connection is currently being expanded to four tracks.
