Dortmund Stadtbahn, Light rail system in Dortmund, Germany.
The Dortmund Stadtbahn operates eight lines across 75 kilometers of track, connecting multiple districts through both underground and surface stations.
The transportation network initiated as a tram service in 1881 and transformed into a modern light rail system with its first underground section opening in 1984.
The rail system reflects the industrial heritage of the Ruhr region, serving as a primary transportation method for residents across different social and economic sectors.
The network includes 125 stations, with 27 underground stops, operating at speeds up to 75 kilometers per hour through an electrified 750-volt direct current system.
Passengers can transfer between eight different lines labeled U41 through U49, with direct connections to Dortmund Airport via dedicated bus routes.
Location: Dortmund
Inception: June 2, 1984
Official opening: June 2, 1984
Part of: Rhine-Ruhr Stadtbahn
Website: http://stadtbahnbauamt.dortmund.de/project/assets/template3.jsp?iid=nl&smi=1.0&tid=21291
GPS coordinates: 51.51750,7.45889
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:56
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