Rail traffic encounters hindrances due to leaks in boiler wagons, according to Heimfeld's statement.
In an incident that occurred on Thursday afternoon, a propane-butane mixture tank wagon on the tracks near the Holborn refinery leaked. The leak, which was noticed by employees of the refinery, prompted the immediate call to the police and fire brigade.
The leak, located in the area of a valve, caused the closure of the railway line between Harburg and the city, as well as disruptions to the S-Bahn. However, the fire brigade confirmed that the leak did not pose a risk of explosion.
Despite the initial disruption, the leak was successfully contained and sealed off around 6:45 pm, allowing trains and S-Bahns to resume operation shortly after. The railway line between Harburg and the city, as well as the S-Bahn, resumed operation without any further incidents or accidents.
It is worth noting that, as of August 2025, there is no publicly documented incident involving railway line closures between Harburg and the city caused by leaks on tank wagons with propane-butane mixtures. If you have more specific location details or date ranges, or if this is a very recent event, further updates may appear soon in local or rail transport safety sources.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of swift action and cooperation between the refinery, emergency services, and transport authorities in managing such situations. The refinery and the authorities involved have not released any further statements regarding the incident at the time of writing.
The incident affected not only the transportation sector, disrupting the railway line and S-Bahn, but also potentially impacted the other industries that rely on timely deliveries through the affected route, such as the finance industry. Considering the potential consequences of such incidents, there might be implications for the safety regulations in the transportation of propane-butane mixtures in the future within the industry.
