It was formerly used exclusively for freight and military transport, but passenger services were reactivated in February 2015.

As a result of this, the line experienced more activity and the number of tracks at the Baumholder station was increased.

The railway's infrastructure was acquired by the Baumholder Municipality from DB Netz in 2006.

The yearly operational deficit of 100,000 Euro has been covered by the main users of the line, the US Army and the Bundeswehr with a ratio of 80 to 20.

The program is being operated under the Dieselnetzes Südwest and involves hourly service between Baumholder and Kirn.