World War II Mortar Shell Discovered at Kaiserslautern Train Station

The unexploded ordnance was safely removed, with train services gradually resuming after initial disruptions.

A World War II-era mortar shell was found near track 68 at Kaiserslautern's main train station during overnight construction work.
The discovery led to the temporary suspension of rail traffic on the main line between Ludwigshafen and Saarbrücken, with many trains canceled or rerouted.
Specialist bomb disposal teams inspected and safely removed the shell, which will be neutralized at a secure location.
Train services began resuming by 8:20 AM, though delays and disruptions are expected until operations fully normalize.
Bus services and the station building remained unaffected, and no evacuations were required during the operation.