Numerous train cancellations starting today in Kaiserslautern due to construction work!

Numerous train cancellations starting today in Kaiserslautern due to construction work!

A comprehensive construction project between Kaiserslautern and Neustadt will begin on June 4, 2025, which will have a significant impact on train traffic. As of **8:32 p.m.**, almost all trains on this route will be canceled due to construction work, including the replacement of switches at Hochspeyer station, laying cables for a new electronic signal box and the construction of new noise barriers in Kindsbach. These measures should be completed by **14. June 2025** will be completed, after which regular train services will resume. Loud SWR The S1 S-Bahn line will continue to run every hour, while all other connections will be severely limited or replaced by replacement buses.

The construction work also has an impact on long-distance traffic, as all ICE and TGV trains via Kaiserslautern are canceled. The regional express RE6 and the S-Bahn lines S2 and S44 will also not run until the work is completed. In addition, numerous RB45 and RB56 connections are no longer available, which significantly complicates the situation for commuters and travelers. Passengers are encouraged to use the DB Navigator app for up-to-date information, as the replacement buses often do not stop directly at the train stations and can deviate from the regular travel times daily news reported.

Events in Kaiserslautern

While the construction work is severely affecting traffic, the first lecture of the **Children's University in Kaiserslautern**, which is aimed at children aged 8 to 12, starts today. The theme of this first event is fish. A total of six lectures are planned until mid-July, which will take place every Wednesday at 4 p.m.

In the sports world, the U21 of 1. FC Kaiserslautern achieved a draw (1:1) in the first promotion game to the Regionalliga Südwest against TSG Balingen on June 3, 2025. The next game is on June 7th against Türk Gücü Friedberg. The concert season for 2025/2026 in Kaiserslautern is also in the starting blocks: over 70 events are scheduled to take place, with a special focus on female composers and musicians. Advance sales also begin today.

Current incidents and news

Unfortunately, the positive news is overshadowed by a criminal incident: A serious robbery in Kaiserslautern, in which two masked men attacked an apartment and injured the residents, is a concern for the police, who are looking for witnesses. In addition, several heavy transport vehicles that transport rotor blades for wind turbines have gotten stuck on the B420 in Kusel, which is causing further traffic disruptions.

The weather in West Palatinate today is mostly cloudy with rain and thunderstorms, temperatures fluctuate between 18 and 21 degrees. In the educational landscape, Kaiserslautern University is striving for internationalization and will in future offer English-language courses and double degree programs. These developments show that there is not only construction going on in the region, but also great value is placed on education and culture.

The new app from a Kaiserslautern start-up to coordinate volunteers at the German Gymnastics Festival will also be a new incentive in the city, while the establishment of a tourism service center in the Kusel district aims to promote tourism in the Palatinate mountains.

Finally, the topic of lottery could also be interesting for the region, as an unknown winner from West Palatinate can look forward to 473,000 euros in the Eurojackpot, but has not yet registered.