Wuppertal Schwebebahn, Suspension railway system in Wuppertal, Germany
The railway system extends 13.3 kilometers above the Wupper River, connecting twenty stations through the urban landscape at heights between eight and twelve meters.
The Wuppertal Suspension Railway started operations in March 1901, linking the independent towns of Barmen, Elberfeld, and Vohwinkel before their merger into Wuppertal.
Each railway station demonstrates architectural elements from different periods, as reconstructions occurred throughout the decades while maintaining the original engineering concept.
The trains operate at an average speed of 25.6 kilometers per hour, completing the full journey between terminals in approximately thirty minutes.
The suspension system uses a single rail design where cars hang from wheels powered by electric motors, making it the oldest elevated electric railway with hanging cars worldwide.
Location: Wuppertal
Inception: March 1, 1901
Official opening: March 1, 1901
Industry: rail transport
Part of: Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr
Website: https://schwebebahn.de/en
GPS coordinates: 51.26709,7.18142
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:15
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