Tractor moves across train tracks without a driver present. - Autonomous tractor veers off railway tracks
Driverless Tractor Incident Closes Train Line in Ostalb District
A driverless tractor rolled over onto the train tracks in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Ostalb District, causing damage to the overhead catenary and resulting in the closure of the train line between Schwäbisch Gmünd and Bopfingen.
The incident occurred on the train line, with the tractor's overturning on the tracks in Schwäbisch Gmünd. The manufacturer of the driverless tractor involved in the incident has not been specified in the available information.
After contacting the overhead catenary, the vehicle overturned, causing damage to the infrastructure. Fortunately, the incident did not involve a collision with a train, and no reported injuries occurred.
Following the incident, the 65-year-old driver of the tractor parked the vehicle approximately 300 meters away from the tracks. The train line is currently closed for recovery and repair work, with the repair work taking place on the train line between Schwäbisch Gmünd and Bopfingen.
It is worth noting that the tractor's handbrake had come loose, leading to the incident. The overhead catenary was damaged in the incident, although the repair work on the overhead catenary is not explicitly mentioned in the available information.
The closure of the train line is causing disruptions to train services in the area, and passengers are advised to check with their train operators for updates on their journeys. The repair work is expected to take some time to complete, and the train line is expected to remain closed for the foreseeable future.
