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May 2, 2026

Infrastructure of Railways: Trains on High-Speed Line Delayed Due to Cable Theft Near Subotica

Unknown individuals cut and stole about 40 meters of copper conductors near the entrance to the Subotica railway station last night, which are necessary for the operation of signaling and safety devices on this section of the Belgrade-Subotica high-speed railway, announced 'Serbian Railways Infrastructure'.

Infrastructure of Railways: Trains on High-Speed Line Delayed Due to Cable Theft Near Subotica

TL;DR

  • Approximately 40 meters of copper conductors were stolen near the Subotica railway station.
  • The stolen cables are essential for the operation of signaling and safety devices on the Belgrade-Subotica high-speed railway.
  • The theft directly endangers the safety of railway traffic, especially on a section where trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h.
  • Safety systems immediately reacted, allowing train traffic to continue safely and unimpeded.
  • The 'Soko' train between Belgrade and Subotica was delayed by an average of 7-10 minutes, while other trains were delayed by 3-5 minutes.
  • Repair teams are on-site to fix the damaged cables and signaling devices.

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