Siemensbahn, Railway line in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Germany
The Siemensbahn is a decommissioned railway line in Berlin stretching through Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf with double tracks and electric third rail power. It connected several stations and displays technical features from its operating period, including bridge structures and electrification systems.
The line was built in 1929 as a worker railway for Siemens employees and halted operations in 1980 due to declining ridership and labor conflicts in West Berlin. Its closure reflected the economic and social shifts of that era.
The northern sections display bridges and structures recognized by Berlin specialists as an ensemble of technical heritage. These buildings shape the landscape and tell the story of an era when engineering became part of daily life.
The line is no longer operational and most sections are not publicly accessible, though some infrastructure remains visible. Those interested in exploring this railway history should first check which sections can be visited and where traces of the original route are still evident.
Jungfernheide station featured specialized design elements to manage the flow of workers during shift changes at Siemens facilities. This station shows how the infrastructure was specially designed to meet the needs of factory workers.
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