Stuttgart's main railway station was evacuated due to a suspicious piece of luggage but reopened late in the evening. Federal police confirmed there was never any danger to passengers. The investigation of the item lasted over four hours.
On Friday evening, a police operation took place at Stuttgart's main railway station. A suspicious piece of luggage prompted the evacuation of the upper station area. Train services there were halted, while S-Bahn operations continued uninterrupted.
Federal police deployed a large contingent and examined the luggage for more than four hours. "The operation is over," a police spokesperson later stated. The item's contents were described as unusual but harmless. Police initially did not disclose specific details about what it contained.
Passengers had to leave the area, but there was never any immediate threat, as authorities emphasized. The station was reopened to the public late in the evening. Such operations are routine to ensure safety and rule out potential risks.