Schwetzingen train station, Railway station in Schwetzingen, Germany
Schwetzingen station is a through station on the Rhine Valley Railway connecting Mannheim to Karlsruhe, with three platform tracks serving daily traffic. The facility accommodates suburban and regional train services.
The station opened on August 4, 1870, as part of the Grand Duchy of Baden's railway expansion along the Rhine Valley line. This route became significant for regional rail network development.
The station building is a protected monument and displays the characteristic architecture of 19th-century German railway stations. Visitors can see the period details in the facade and hall that reflect the design approach of that era.
The station is served by S9 suburban trains and RB 67 regional services running several times daily. Bus connections to nearby cities are available at the station.
A northern branch line connects the station to Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld and is primarily used for freight transport toward the Main-Neckar Railway. This route operates with little visibility to regular passengers but supports regional goods distribution.
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