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Oct 8 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
#BREAKING German rail operator Deutsche Bahn says sabotage caused the massive problems with the train network in the north of the country on Saturday
The German rail operator said "sabotage to cables which were vital for train traffic" led to the disruption - and security authorities have taken over the investigation. More details to follow
Security authorities have taken over the investigation after apparent sabotage brought train travel to a standstill in parts of northern Germany, according to the rail operator nordot.app/95144822869873…
#MORE The massive problems with the train network in northern Germany were caused by external influence in Berlin and the western state of North Rhine Westphalia, according to federal police nordot.app/95147847587163…
The damage to the German rail network's fibre optic cables took place in two locations, security sources told dpa: in Berlin's Hohenschönhausen district and an the city of Herne in the western state of North Rhine Westphalia.
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