Yesterday evening, September 16, 2026, railway traffic near Košice temporarily stopped. The reason was a fire near the tracks. The incident happened on the section between Kysak and Kostoľany nad Hornádom, which led to the stopping of trains.
According to the contact center of Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko (ZSSK) (Slovak Railway Company), the cause of the emergency was a fire near the railway track. Currently, the exact time of traffic restoration and the scale of delays remain unknown. Passengers planning trips on this route should consider possible restrictions and follow the latest information about transport.
Similar incidents related to fires near railway tracks are not uncommon in Slovakia. They are often caused by dry grass ignition or other external factors. The Railways of the Slovak Republic (ŽSR) (Slovak Railways) pay increased attention to prevention and safety measures to minimize the negative consequences of such events.
Source: kosicak.sk
