Berlin U-Bahn, Rapid transit system in Berlin, Germany.
This metro system runs through tunnels and elevated sections linking neighborhoods across the capital. It operates on nine separate lines that cross and meet at central junctions.
The first line opened at the turn of the 20th century and initially served only a few stops in the center. After World War II the network was divided and only reconnected following reunification in 1990.
The yellow trains have become a familiar sight in the cityscape and appear on postcards and in films about the capital. Passengers use the lines daily for work or leisure and consider them a natural part of everyday life.
Trains run at short intervals and most platforms can be reached by stairs or elevators. First-time riders should watch for line colors and numbers as some routes run parallel.
During division certain trains passed through stations in the eastern sector without stopping and travelers saw only dimly lit empty platforms through the windows. Today these stations are reopened and carry plaques recalling their long closure.
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