Weather chaos in Rhineland-Palatinate: trains are canceled due to fallen trees!

Weather chaos in Rhineland-Palatinate: trains are canceled due to fallen trees!

Meteorologists are warning of severe storms in Rhineland-Palatinate, which will lead to significant disruption to regional train traffic. Loud rheinpfalz.de Several regional train routes are closed due to fallen trees and other weather-related hazards.

The trains RB62, RB63, RB64 and RB67 are affected. On the route between Worms and Hofheim (Ried), the connection between trains RB62 and RB63 is not passable because a tree has fallen. The RB64 line between Kaiserslautern and Pirmasens was also discontinued, although no replacement service can be offered. The RB67 route between Glan-Münchweiler and Ramstein is also affected.

Severe weather warnings and dangers

The German Weather Service has issued an official severe weather warning. Possible hazards include lightning strikes, falling trees, scaffolding, power lines, rapid flooding, building damage and hail. Police spokesmen in Trier report several fallen trees. There were minor weather-related accidents in Koblenz, but no serious incidents were reported.

Additionally informed wetteronline.de about the severe weather warnings for Rhineland-Palatinate, which are updated regularly. The warnings help citizens prepare for hazards such as lightning, flooding and storm damage. There are a total of four warning levels, which are differentiated depending on the strength of the storm. These warnings are available not only for Rhineland-Palatinate, but also for the whole of Europe, and are provided at city and district level.

There are currently delays and partial cancellations in train services, which make getting around much more difficult for many travelers. The affected stations recommend that you pay attention to the current traffic information and, if necessary, make alternative travel plans while continuing to monitor the weather situation.