Hamburg subway disruption after train brake system overheats

A technical fault on a subway train caused disruption on Hamburg’s U1 line on Thursday morning. The issue was traced to overheating in the braking system of the train. No injuries were reported from the incident. Firefighters were called to Hallerstraße subway station after reports of a fire in the train’s brake assembly. Two fire engines were sent to the scene. Upon arrival, crews found light smoke inside the station and evidence that the fire had spread to the control unit.

The station was evacuated as a precaution. Emergency responders focused on ventilating the area. No firefighting was required, as temperatures in the affected train had already fallen. The incident led to a temporary suspension of service on the U1 line. Authorities confirmed that no one was hurt. The cause was confirmed as overheating in the braking system.