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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
This list is based on the timetable | This list is based on the timetable dated from 11 December 2016 to 9 December 2017, unless otherwise stated. Standard abbreviations are explained in [[General Information]]. Map references relate to the 2014 issue of the Schweers+Wall ''Eisenbahnatlas Deutschland''. | ||
==Obscure services== | ==Obscure services== | ||
=== | ===Boppard Hbf - Boppard Süd=== | ||
( | (''75D2'') DE17/401 | ||
This | This is an independent, non-electrified track parallel with the main line from Koblenz to Mainz. It is used by [http://www.rhenus-veniro.de/hunsrueckbahn.html Hunsrückbahn] trains on schooldays from Boppard Hbf 07:10, 12:21 and 13:29 and from Boppard Süd 07:22, 12:29 and 13:35. | ||
===Mainz-Mombach - Mainz Abzw Kaiserbrücke West=== | |||
(''151B2'') DE17/402 | |||
This west to north curve links the line from Koblenz via Bingen with the Kaiserbrücke over the Rhein. It may be used by trains to Hochheim or Mainz-Bischofsheim if not calling at Mainz Hbf. Various types of older carriages are not permitted through the tunnels at Mainz, so any trains including such vehicles are likely to be diverted this way. This should not affect regular passenger trains operating through Mainz; excursions and other special trains are more likely to use this route. | |||
===Ludwigshafen (Rhein) Hbf – Ludwigshafen BASF Nord=== | ===Ludwigshafen (Rhein) Hbf – Ludwigshafen BASF Nord=== | ||
( | [670.1] (''159A2-158D1'') DE17/403 | ||
Various trains to and from Ludwigshafen extend into the BASF chemical works. There are three halts, Süd, Mitte and Nord, within the BASF works. Use of the trains is officially restricted to those with works passes. Smoking and photography are strictly forbidden within the works. The train service is shown in table 670.1 in the DB ''Kursbuch''. Most trains run into the works early in the morning and out late in the afternoon, Mondays to Fridays. There are very few trains on Saturdays and Sundays. | |||
===Ludwigshafen west curve: Ludwigshafen-Oggersheim (Überleitung Nord) – Ludwigshafen-Mundenheim=== | ===Ludwigshafen west curve: Ludwigshafen-Oggersheim (Überleitung Nord) – Ludwigshafen-Mundenheim=== | ||
[660,665.3-4] ( | [660,665.3-4] (''158D2'') DE17/404 | ||
This curve, via the low level west side platforms 6 to 9 at Ludwigshafen (Rhein) Hbf, is used by through trains between the Frankenthal and Schifferstadt lines. There is an ''RE'' service between Mainz and Karlsruhe via Germersheim every two hours for most of the day. | This curve, via the low level west side platforms 6 to 9 at Ludwigshafen (Rhein) Hbf, is used by through trains between the Frankenthal and Schifferstadt lines. There is an ''RE'' service between Mainz and Karlsruhe via Germersheim every two hours for most of the day. | ||
===Schifferstadt avoiding line: Limburgerhof (Limburgerhof Abzw.) – Böhl-Iggelheim (Böhl-Iggelheim Abzw.)=== | ===Schifferstadt avoiding line: Limburgerhof (Limburgerhof Abzw.) – Böhl-Iggelheim (Böhl-Iggelheim Abzw.)=== | ||
[670] ( | [670] (''158D3-158C4'') DE17/405 | ||
This line is used by trains between Mannheim/Ludwigshafen and Neustadt (Weinstraße)/Kaiserslautern not calling at Schifferstadt. | This line is used by trains between Mannheim/Ludwigshafen and Neustadt (Weinstraße)/Kaiserslautern not calling at Schifferstadt. | ||
===Enkenbach – Kaiserslautern Hbf (via Eselsfürth)=== | ===Enkenbach – Kaiserslautern Hbf (via Eselsfürth)=== | ||
[672] ( | [672] (''155C4-155D3'') DE17/406 | ||
This line is used by those trains between Enkenbach and Kaiserslautern Hbf which are not booked to call at Hochspeyer, which is most of them. The service between Hochspeyer and Enkenbach is quite sparse. | This line is used by those trains between Enkenbach and Kaiserslautern Hbf which are not booked to call at Hochspeyer, which is most of them. The service between Hochspeyer and Enkenbach is quite sparse. | ||
===Hochspeyer curve: Frankenstein (Pfalz) (Hochspeyer Ost) – Enkenbach (Hochspeyer Nord)=== | ===Hochspeyer curve: Frankenstein (Pfalz) (Hochspeyer Ost) – Enkenbach (Hochspeyer Nord)=== | ||
[670, 672] ( | [670, 672] (''155D4'') DE17/407 | ||
This east to north curve links the Neustadt (Weinstraße) and Bingen (Rhein) lines east of Hochspeyer. | This east to north curve links the Neustadt (Weinstraße) and Bingen (Rhein) lines east of Hochspeyer. | ||
{| | {| class="ostable" | ||
| E | | E | ||
| SuO | | SuO | ||
| '' | | ''RB18895'' | ||
| | | Koblenz Hbf – 11:06 Rockenhausen – Wissembourg | ||
|- | |- | ||
| E | | E | ||
| SuO | | SuO | ||
| '' | | ''RE4298'' | ||
| | | Koblenz Hbf – 19:25 Enkenbach – Karlsruhe Hbf | ||
|- | |- | ||
| E | | E | ||
| SuO | | SuO | ||
| '' | | ''RE4299'' | ||
| | | Karlsruhe Hbf – 08:53 Neustadt (Weinstraße) Hbf – Koblenz Hbf | ||
|- | |- | ||
| E | | E | ||
| SuO | | SuO | ||
| '' | | ''RB18896'' | ||
| | | Wissembourg – 18:17 Neustadt (Weinstraße) Hbf – Koblenz Hbf | ||
|} | |} | ||
Revision as of 18:08, 26 December 2016
Introduction
This list is based on the timetable dated from 11 December 2016 to 9 December 2017, unless otherwise stated. Standard abbreviations are explained in General Information. Map references relate to the 2014 issue of the Schweers+Wall Eisenbahnatlas Deutschland.
Obscure services
Boppard Hbf - Boppard Süd
(75D2) DE17/401
This is an independent, non-electrified track parallel with the main line from Koblenz to Mainz. It is used by Hunsrückbahn trains on schooldays from Boppard Hbf 07:10, 12:21 and 13:29 and from Boppard Süd 07:22, 12:29 and 13:35.
Mainz-Mombach - Mainz Abzw Kaiserbrücke West
(151B2) DE17/402
This west to north curve links the line from Koblenz via Bingen with the Kaiserbrücke over the Rhein. It may be used by trains to Hochheim or Mainz-Bischofsheim if not calling at Mainz Hbf. Various types of older carriages are not permitted through the tunnels at Mainz, so any trains including such vehicles are likely to be diverted this way. This should not affect regular passenger trains operating through Mainz; excursions and other special trains are more likely to use this route.
Ludwigshafen (Rhein) Hbf – Ludwigshafen BASF Nord
[670.1] (159A2-158D1) DE17/403
Various trains to and from Ludwigshafen extend into the BASF chemical works. There are three halts, Süd, Mitte and Nord, within the BASF works. Use of the trains is officially restricted to those with works passes. Smoking and photography are strictly forbidden within the works. The train service is shown in table 670.1 in the DB Kursbuch. Most trains run into the works early in the morning and out late in the afternoon, Mondays to Fridays. There are very few trains on Saturdays and Sundays.
Ludwigshafen west curve: Ludwigshafen-Oggersheim (Überleitung Nord) – Ludwigshafen-Mundenheim
[660,665.3-4] (158D2) DE17/404
This curve, via the low level west side platforms 6 to 9 at Ludwigshafen (Rhein) Hbf, is used by through trains between the Frankenthal and Schifferstadt lines. There is an RE service between Mainz and Karlsruhe via Germersheim every two hours for most of the day.
Schifferstadt avoiding line: Limburgerhof (Limburgerhof Abzw.) – Böhl-Iggelheim (Böhl-Iggelheim Abzw.)
[670] (158D3-158C4) DE17/405
This line is used by trains between Mannheim/Ludwigshafen and Neustadt (Weinstraße)/Kaiserslautern not calling at Schifferstadt.
Enkenbach – Kaiserslautern Hbf (via Eselsfürth)
[672] (155C4-155D3) DE17/406
This line is used by those trains between Enkenbach and Kaiserslautern Hbf which are not booked to call at Hochspeyer, which is most of them. The service between Hochspeyer and Enkenbach is quite sparse.
Hochspeyer curve: Frankenstein (Pfalz) (Hochspeyer Ost) – Enkenbach (Hochspeyer Nord)
[670, 672] (155D4) DE17/407
This east to north curve links the Neustadt (Weinstraße) and Bingen (Rhein) lines east of Hochspeyer.
| E | SuO | RB18895 | Koblenz Hbf – 11:06 Rockenhausen – Wissembourg |
| E | SuO | RE4298 | Koblenz Hbf – 19:25 Enkenbach – Karlsruhe Hbf |
| E | SuO | RE4299 | Karlsruhe Hbf – 08:53 Neustadt (Weinstraße) Hbf – Koblenz Hbf |
| E | SuO | RB18896 | Wissembourg – 18:17 Neustadt (Weinstraße) Hbf – Koblenz Hbf |
