Schwebebahn station Ohligsmühle, Suspension railway station in Elberfeld district, Wuppertal, Germany
Ohligsmühle station is a modern stop in the Elberfeld district serving the Wuppertal Suspension Railway elevated system.It features two platforms sheltered by a glass roof and connects to street level by elevators.
A station called Alexanderbrücke opened at this location in 1898 as part of the suspension railway.It was destroyed during World War II and the current facility was rebuilt in 1982 further along the line.
The station sits within a neighborhood that blends shops, cafes, and cultural institutions that local people visit regularly.Its glass roof design has become part of how visitors and residents perceive this part of the city.
The station sits near the pedestrian shopping district and is easy to walk to from the surrounding area with many shops and dining options nearby.Elevators provide straightforward access for people carrying luggage or who need assistance.
The glass roof was specially engineered to remain transparent while supporting the weight of the suspended train passing overhead.It shows how engineers solved a practical problem through thoughtful building design.
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