German ICE train driver misses Fulda station stop

An ICE 596 train traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin failed to stop at its scheduled station in Fulda on Sunday, October 18. The train, which was already running 15 minutes late and was heavily crowded, continued for 18 kilometers before the driver stopped at Hünfeld in eastern Hesse.

A conductor on board reported being unable to alert the driver in time to prevent the error. A spokesperson for the German railway company confirmed the oversight and issued a sincere apology to all affected passengers. Travelers who intended to disembark at Fulda were forced to return via regional trains and may be eligible for compensation.