Rottweil station, Railway station and cultural heritage monument in Rottweil, Germany
Rottweil station is a railway station with cultural heritage monument status located in the town of Rottweil at an elevation of 557 meters. The complex features five passenger platforms, freight tracks, an administration building, and a newspaper kiosk.
The station was constructed in 1865, with excavations revealing remains of approximately 2000 Russian soldiers who died from an epidemic about 50 years earlier. This discovery linked the railway construction to the region's past and created historical awareness for the site.
The station houses a model railway display run by local enthusiasts, featuring miniature representations of regional train networks and surrounding landscapes. Visitors can explore the region's transport history through these detailed recreations.
The station is served by regional and long-distance trains connecting it to Stuttgart, Singen, and Villingen via the Plochingen-Immendingen railway line. These connections make travel to larger cities in the region straightforward.
A freight wagon accident in 1972 involving 26 wagons and six tankers carrying caustic soda had serious consequences and forced firefighters to take immediate action to prevent a potential explosion. The incident remains a rare example of the dangers railway operations faced.
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