Schwebebahn salvage begins

Photo: WSW Raising the centre part of the train over the monorail infrastructure

Investigations are proceeding into the cause of the accident. A metal bracket was found lodged in the rail, which had been used by contractors carrying out restoration work at the weekend. The bracket should have been removed before the first train ran on Monday morning. It is not certain at present if this played a part in the derailment.

In a press statement WSW, operators of the railway stated that the contractors had informed them that the infrastructure and all the electrical and technical equipment was in a safe condition. The first train of the day was therefore allowed to proceed under this assurance.