EP-Express quickly restored after Europa-Park collision
One day after the EP-Express collision, Looopings reported that the damaged front of one train had already been replaced. The rapid repair underlined how important the monorail is for getting around Europa-Park.
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On 19 August 2018, Looopings followed up the EP-Express accident with striking recovery news. Just one day after two monorail trains collided at Europa-Park, the damaged front of one train had already been replaced. Photos showed the train running its usual laps through the park again, with only the front stickers still missing. In the collision the previous day, two people had suffered minor injuries, and Europa-Park had said the incident happened during a shunting movement. The quick return mattered to visitors because the EP-Express is more than a ride: the line also connects the hotels with several park areas and helps guests cover long distances comfortably. Looopings also compared the swift repair with Europa-Park’s response to a major fire earlier that year, after which nearby attractions reopened quickly. For the hotel station, the article shows how closely the monorail’s operation is tied to the daily flow of resort guests.