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Storm Disrupts Train Traffic to Karlsruhe's "Das Fest" Festival
The ongoing "Das Fest" in Karlsruhe, Germany's largest family festival and this year celebrating its 40th anniversary, has been affected by a series of storm-related disruptions at the city's central station.
On Thursday, a lightning strike disrupted a signal box at Karlsruhe Central Station, causing significant delays and cancellations in regional and local train traffic. The incident occurred during the festival, but no direct connection between the two events was mentioned.
The storm system that followed brought heavy rain and flooding in the Karlsruhe area, further complicating transportation issues. Although no direct train derailments at the station were reported, the severe weather conditions created major logistical challenges for public transport. As a result, train traffic to and from Karlsruhe Central Station was severely impacted, causing inconvenience for local and regional travelers, including those headed to "Das Fest".
Despite the disruptions, the main station was fully accessible again after half an hour. Around 250,000 people are expected to attend "Das Fest" from July 24 to 27, with performances scheduled from Max Giesinger & Friends on Thursday, to Clueso, Amy Macdonald, Faithless, and the band Grossstadtgeflüster in the coming days.
However, it remains unclear whether the storm-related disruptions had any impact on the performances or the festival's attendance. Passengers are advised to check their travel information via the DB Navigator app or on bahn.de. The railway assumes there will be no more disruptions in the late evening, but delays and disruptions in the evening, especially in regional traffic towards Rastatt and local traffic, are still possible.
Long-distance trains like the ICE were not affected by the disruption. Despite the challenges, the spirit of "Das Fest" continues to bring music, food, and fun to the city of Karlsruhe.
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The severe weather conditions, including storms and heavy rain, affected not only train traffic but also the general-news aspect of the "Das Fest" Festival in Karlsruhe. Thus, people planning to attend the festival may want to check the weather and train status updates on bahn.de or the DB Navigator app for any possible disruptions.
