Cracks have formed on the slope behind the monastery in Fürstenfeldbruck.
He's in danger of slipping.
A track on the S4 line has to be closed for a while.
Fürstenfeldbruck - The Engelsberg is the highest elevation in Fürstenfeldbruck.
The Ice Age moraine towers almost 50 meters above the city area.
But the mountain is missing a piece.
When the railway line was built in the 1870s, workers cut into the mountain.
A passage had to be found between the slope and the monastery.
Now – around 150 years later – the engineers are once again dealing with the consequences of this procedure.
Moving
The slope is in motion.
Cracks have formed in the ground in several places - six meters long and up to 30 centimeters deep.
Part of the mountain therefore threatens to slide onto the tracks.
The danger was discovered during routine checks along the railway line.
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Because of the potential threat, the trains have been sneaking past behind the monastery for the past few days.
To ensure that this does not remain a permanent condition, specialists will be arriving on Wednesday (March 14) to secure the slope.
This is not without consequences for rail traffic.
Because the slope-side track has to be closed during the work, a spokeswoman for the group said on request.
During this time, the trains will be diverted via the northern rail track.
slope is graded
To secure the slope, the experts use a technique that is also used in the mountains.
As the railway spokeswoman reports, the slope is graded.
In addition, it is additionally fastened with stones.
According to the spokeswoman, work should only be carried out outside of peak traffic times.
This is to avoid major restrictions and delays for passengers.
Hikers, cyclists and walkers will also have to limit themselves.
Because the popular path between the tracks and the slope behind the monastery will remain closed during the work.
The repairs are carried out from him.
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