Tram 28 derailed near Warsaw’s AK Radosław Roundabout on January 17 at 16:29, causing disruption.
Incident Details
The derailment occurred at 16:29 on Saturday, January 17, at a tram stop on Słomińskiego Street near AK Radosław Roundabout. Tram 28 was traveling towards Gdański Station.
Damage and Disruption
According to initial reports, the third truck of the vehicle left the tracks. It struck a traffic light signal, knocking it over. After the incident, the tram became partially suspended at the stop level.
Traffic Impact
Tram traffic was suspended between AK Radosław Roundabout and Międzyparkowa Street to allow recovery operations. Technical services from Tramwajów Warszawskich worked to rerail the vehicle.
Restoration
Following the completion of recovery work, the tram was successfully placed back on the tracks. Tram service resumed at 17:45.
Detour Routes
As reported by WTP: “Due to a technical fault, detours have been introduced for lines: 1, 28. Line 1 in both directions: Radosław Roundabout: Jan Pawel II Avenue – Popiełuszki – Marymont Metro via loop – Słowackiego – Wilsona Square – Mickiewicza – Andersa – Międzyparkowa. Line 28 in both directions: Radosław Roundabout – Jan Pawel II Avenue – Stawki – Andersa – Międzyparkowa – Słomińskiego.”
