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Bad Vilbel–Glauburg-Stockheim Railway
The Bad Vilbel–Glauburg-Stockheim railway (also called the ''Niddertalbahn''—Nidder Valley Railway) is a non-electrified branch line in the Wetteraukreis, Wetterau and the Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Main-Kinzig districts of the German state of Hesse. It connects the Main-Weser Railway in Bad Vilbel station, Bad Vilbel with the Gießen–Gelnhausen railway in Glauburg-Stockheim station, Glauburg-Stockheim. It was used as an access route to the line now referred to as the ''Oberwaldbahn'' (Oberwald Railway) between Glauburg-Stockheim and Lauterbach (Hess) Nord station, Lauterbach, which connected to the Vogelsberg Railway. The section between Heldenbergen-Windecken (now Nidderau) and Stockheim was opened on 1 October 1905 and the section between Vilbel Nord (now Bad Vilbel) and Heldenbergen-Windecken was opened on 1 June 1907. It was operated by the Prussian-Hessian Railway Company (''Preußisch-Hessische Eisenbahngemeinschaft''). Route The single track section of the Nidder Valley Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hesse
Hesse or Hessen ( ), officially the State of Hesse (), is a States of Germany, state in Germany. Its capital city is Wiesbaden, and the largest urban area is Frankfurt, which is also the country's principal financial centre. Two other major historic cities are Darmstadt and Kassel. With an area of 21,114.73 square kilometers and a population of over six million, it ranks seventh and fifth, respectively, among the sixteen German states. Frankfurt Rhine-Main, Germany's second-largest metropolitan area (after Rhine-Ruhr), is mainly located in Hesse. As a cultural region, Hesse also includes the area known as Rhenish Hesse (Rheinhessen) in the neighboring state of Rhineland-Palatinate. Etymology The German name , like the names of other German regions ( "Swabia", "Franconia", "Bavaria", "Saxony"), derives from the dative plural form of the name of the inhabitants or German tribes, eponymous tribe, the Hessians (, singular ). The geographical name represents a short equivalent o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nidderau Station
Nidderau station is a junction station on the Friedberg–Hanau railway and the Nidder Valley Railway () in the town of Nidderau in the German state of Hesse. The station is classified by Deutsche Bahn (DB) as a category 5 station. History The station was established on 1 December 1879 under the name of ''Heldenbergen-Windecken'' as the end of the first section of the Friedberg–Hanau railway (Hanau to Heldenbergen-Windecken). The second section to Friedberg was opened for freight on 15 September 1881 and for passengers on the following 15 October. It was owned and operated by the Prussian state railways. On 1 October 1905 the section of the Nidder Valley Railway from Heldenbergen-Windecken to Stockheim was opened. It was owned and operated by the Prussian-Hessian Railway Company (''Königlich Preußische und Großherzoglich Hessischen Staatseisenbahnen''). This turned Heldenbergen-Windecken into a major railway junction of the Wetterau. Services on the Nidder Valley Railway ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silberling
The n-Wagen ("n-coaches") are a type of passenger coach used by Deutsche Bundesbahn and subsequently Deutsche Bahn. With two double-leafed doors per side to enable a high passenger throughput rate, the coaches were conceived for short dwell times in commuter and regional transit. Succeeding the yl-coaches, 5,000 units were built from 1958 to 1981, with some remaining in service still today. Origin of the name The UIC classification identifier letter "n" is an abbreviation for Nahverkehr ("local transit"); the complete description is ''local transit passenger coach (Nahverkehrswagen) with a length of over 24.5 metres, open coach with centre aisle in 2nd class, centre aisle or side corridor in 1st class, two centre doors, with 36-pole control cable for push-pull operations.'' The term ''Silberling'' (from German ''Silber'', "silver") derives from the coaches' stainless steel Stainless steel, also known as inox, corrosion-resistant steel (CRES), or rustless steel, is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Computer-based Interlocking
Computer-based interlocking is railway signal interlocking implemented with computers, rather than using older technologies such as relays or mechanics Mechanics () is the area of physics concerned with the relationships between force, matter, and motion among Physical object, physical objects. Forces applied to objects may result in Displacement (vector), displacements, which are changes of .... General CBIs are mostly implemented in two parts; a section that implements the safety and failsafe requirements, and a second section that implements "non-vital" controls and indications. The European Union is working towards an EU standard within this area, called ERTMS. Brands Different manufacturers have their own brands of CBI such as * Solid State Interlocking, SSI (Solid State Interlocking) - British Rail, BR, Invensys, GEC-General Signal * Microlok II * Smartlock * Westlock Interlocking, Westlock * Germany - Alister CBI from Funkwerk ITRailway Gazette International ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Railroad Tie
A railroad tie, crosstie (American English), railway tie (Canadian English) or railway sleeper ( Australian and British English) is a rectangular support for the rails in railroad tracks. Generally laid perpendicular to the rails, ties transfer loads to the track ballast and subgrade, hold the rails upright and keep them spaced to the correct gauge. Railroad ties are traditionally made of wood, but prestressed concrete is now also widely used, especially in Europe and Asia. Steel ties are common on secondary lines in the UK; plastic composite ties are also employed, although far less than wood or concrete. As of January 2008, the approximate market share in North America for traditional and wood ties was 91.5%, the remainder being concrete, steel, azobé (red ironwood) and plastic composite. Tie spacing may depend on the type of tie, traffic loads and other requirements, for example on North American mainline railroads to on London, Midland and Scottish Railway joi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof
Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof, also called Frankfurt Central Station and Frankfurt Main Station, is the busiest train station in the German state of Hesse. Due to its location near the middle of Germany and usage as a transport hub for long and short distance travelling, refers to it as the most important station in Germany. Name The affix "Main" comes from the city's full name, ''Frankfurt am Main'' ("Frankfurt on the River Main") and is needed to distinguish it from Frankfurt (Oder) station on the River Oder in Brandenburg. In German, the name is often abbreviated as Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. History Initial situation Before the current Hauptbahnhof was built on the ''Galgenfeld'' (gallows field), the three western stations, the termini of the Taunus Railway (''Taunusbahn''), the Main–Weser Railway (''Main-Weser-Bahn'') and the Main-Neckar Railway (''Main-Neckar-Bahn'') were located on the outskirts of the city, the ''Gallusanlage'', the area of today's ''Bahnhof ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Regionalbahn
The ''Regionalbahn'' (; lit. Regional train; abbreviated ''RB'') is a train categories in Europe, type of Regional rail, local passenger train (stopping train) in Germany. It is similar to the Regionalzug (R) and Regio (Swiss railway train), Regio (R) train categories in neighboring Austria and Switzerland, respectively. Service ''Regionalbahn'' trains usually call at all stations on a given line, with the exception of ''RB'' trains within S-Bahn networks - these may only call at selected stations. Thus, they rank below the ''Regional-Express'' train, which regularly stops only at selected stations on its route. Operators ''RB'' trains are subject to franchising by the States of Germany, federal states of Germany; whilst many ''RB'' trains are still operated by DB Regio, the local traffic division of the former monopolist Deutsche Bahn, franchises often go to other companies, like Abellio Deutschland, Eurobahn or Transdev Germany. There is no obligation to use the term ''Regi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund
The Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV) is a List of German transport associations, transport association that covers the Public transport, public transport network of the Frankfurt Rhine-Main, Frankfurt Rhine-Main area in Germany. Its head office is located in Hofheim, Hesse, Hofheim im Taunus. Organisation and area covered The RMV is a transportation association operated by 15 counties, 11 independent cities and the States of Germany, Bundesland of Hesse. It was founded 25 May 1995, as the successor of the ''Frankfurter Verkehrsverbund'' (FVV), which was incorporated into the RMV. It is responsible for planning, organising and financing of regional transport, alongside the local transportation organisations. This way, there is a clear distinction between the RMV "ordering" public transport and transport companies carrying it out. As of 2018 there were over 160 transport companies active in the responsible area. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DB Regio
DB Regio AG () is a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn which operates regional and commuter train services in Germany. It is a 100% subsidiary of the Deutsche Bahn Group and therefore part of the DB Regio business segment, which also includes DB Regionnetz Verkehrs GmbH and other independent subsidiaries headquartered in Frankfurt am Main. The company as a mainly nationwide operational company is responsible for all regional transport activities ( rail and bus) of the DB Group in Germany. This includes traffic in neighboring countries. DB Regio serves 310 lines with 22,800 trains and 295,000 stops every day, serving about ten million customers. History Foundation and early years DB Regio AG emerged during the second stage of the rail reform on 1 January 1999, from the local transport division of Deutsche Bahn AG. Original plans were for them to be listed on the stock exchange by 2003. An IPO has not yet been implemented. The articles of association for DB Regio GmbH were conclud ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
S-Bahn
The S-Bahn ( , ), , is a hybrid urban rail, urban–suburban rail system serving a metropolitan region predominantly in German language, German-speaking countries. Some of the larger S-Bahn systems provide service similar to rapid transit systems, while smaller ones often resemble Commuter rail, commuter or even regional rail systems. The name ''S-Bahn'' derives from (), (, not to be confused with the present-day ''Stadtbahn'') or (). Similar systems in Austria and German-speaking Switzerland are known as S-Bahn as well. In Belgium, it is known as S-Trein (Flemish dialects, Flemish) or Train S (French language, French). In Denmark, they are known as S-tog , and in the Czech Republic as Esko or S-lines. In Milan, they are known as Milan S Lines, Linee S. S-Bahn is also a treated as a Train categories in Europe, train category in several European countries. Characteristics There is no complete definition of an S-Bahn system. S-Bahn are, where they exist, the most local typ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sugar Beet
A sugar beet is a plant whose root contains a high concentration of sucrose and that is grown commercially for sugar production. In plant breeding, it is known as the Altissima cultivar group of the common beet (''Beta vulgaris''). Together with other beet cultivars, such as beetroot and chard, it belongs to the subspecies ''Beta vulgaris'' subsp. ''vulgaris'' but classified as ''var. saccharifera''. Its closest wild relative is the sea beet (''Beta vulgaris'' subsp. ''maritima''). Sugar beets are grown in climates that are too cold for sugarcane. In 2020, Russia, the United States, Germany, France and Turkey were the world's five largest sugar beet producers. In 2010–2011, Europe, and North America except Arctic territories failed to supply the overall domestic demand for sugar and were all net importers of sugar. The US harvested of sugar beets in 2008. In 2009, sugar beets accounted for 20% of the world's sugar production and nearly 30% by 2013. Sugarcane accounts for most ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gelnhausen
Gelnhausen () is a town, and the capital of the Main-Kinzig-Kreis, in Hesse, Germany. It is located approximately 40 kilometers east of Frankfurt am Main, between the Vogelsberg mountains and the Spessart range at the river Kinzig (Main), Kinzig. It is one of the eleven towns (urban municipalities) in the district. Gelnhausen has around 22,000 inhabitants. History Gelnhausen is located on the German Fairy Tale Route, a tourist route, and nicknamed "Barbarossa city, Barbarossastadt". The Imperial Palace, Gelnhausen, Imperial Palace Gelnhausen was founded by Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, Emperor Frederick Barbarossa between 1169 and 1170 because the Gelnhausen settlements were at the intersection of the Via Regia trade road. Gelnhausen received German town law, town privileges. The emperor also granted market town, trade privileges like the staple right which forced traveling merchants to offer their goods in the town for three days. In 1180 the Gelnhausen Act was passed a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
