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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
This list is based on the timetable in force from 15 December 2013 until 13 December 2014, unless otherwise stated.  Standard abbreviations are explained in [[General Information]].
This list is based on the timetable in force from 14 December 2014 until 12 December 2015, unless otherwise stated.  Standard abbreviations are explained in [[General Information]].


In the heading to each entry the map reference for the line in the Schweers+Wall ''Eisenbahn Atlas'' (2007/2008 edition) is shown, in italic, in addition to the reference to M.G. Ball's ''European Railway Atlas''.
In the heading to each entry the map reference for the line in the Schweers+Wall ''Eisenbahn Atlas'' (2007/2008 edition) is shown, in italic, in addition to the reference to M.G. Ball's ''European Railway Atlas''.
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===<div id="NIEDBOUZ"></div>Niedaltdorf – Bouzonville (France)===
===<div id="NIEDBOUZ"></div>Niedaltdorf – Bouzonville (France)===
(55B3 not shown, ''82C-82D'') DE14/451
(55B3 not shown, ''83B4-83C4'') DE15/451


This entry duplicates [[France_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services#BOUZ|FR557]]. This line has no regular service but special shuttle services have operated for a number of years from Dillingen in conjunction with the Good Friday market at Bouzonville. However, freight traffic is reported to have ceased on this line, which may therefore close completely. The specials operated in 2014; for 2015, check the DB online timetables or enquire at DB, Dillingen in the weeks before Good Friday.
This entry duplicates [[France_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services#BOUZ|FR557]]. This line has no regular service but special shuttle services have operated for a number of years from Dillingen in conjunction with the Good Friday market at Bouzonville. However, freight traffic is reported to have ceased on this line, which may therefore close completely. The specials operated in 2014; for 2015, check the DB online timetables or enquire at DB, Dillingen in the weeks before Good Friday.


===Merzig – Merzig Ost===
===Merzig – Merzig Ost===
(55B3, ''83B3'') DE14/452
(55B3, ''83B3'') DE15/452


MECL Eisenbahnfreunde eV operate occasional trains over this connecting line between DB and the Merzig–Büschfelder Eisenbahn, usually for their Bahnhofsfest at the beginning of August. See [http://www.museumsbahn-losheim.de Museums-Eisenbahn-Club-Losheim].
MECL Eisenbahnfreunde eV operate occasional trains over this connecting line between DB and the Merzig–Büschfelder Eisenbahn, usually for their Bahnhofsfest at the beginning of August. See [http://www.museumsbahn-losheim.de Museums-Eisenbahn-Club-Losheim].


===Merchweiler (Abzw Wemmetsweiler Kurve) – Wemmetsweiler Rathaus===
===Merchweiler (Abzw Wemmetsweiler Kurve) – Wemmetsweiler Rathaus===
[681, 683] (56A3, ''157B1'') DE14/453
[681, 683] (56A3, ''157B1'') DE15/453


Most trains passing through Merchweiler run directly between Saarbrücken Hbf and Lebach-Jabach via the Wemmetsweiler curve. However a few run between Saarbrücken Hbf and Wemmetsweiler Rathaus, thereby using the above route.
Most trains passing through Merchweiler run directly between Saarbrücken Hbf and Lebach-Jabach via the Wemmetsweiler curve. However a few run between Saarbrücken Hbf and Wemmetsweiler Rathaus, thereby using the above route.

Revision as of 18:39, 6 December 2014

Introduction

This list is based on the timetable in force from 14 December 2014 until 12 December 2015, unless otherwise stated. Standard abbreviations are explained in General Information.

In the heading to each entry the map reference for the line in the Schweers+Wall Eisenbahn Atlas (2007/2008 edition) is shown, in italic, in addition to the reference to M.G. Ball's European Railway Atlas.

Obscure services

Niedaltdorf – Bouzonville (France)

(55B3 not shown, 83B4-83C4) DE15/451

This entry duplicates FR557. This line has no regular service but special shuttle services have operated for a number of years from Dillingen in conjunction with the Good Friday market at Bouzonville. However, freight traffic is reported to have ceased on this line, which may therefore close completely. The specials operated in 2014; for 2015, check the DB online timetables or enquire at DB, Dillingen in the weeks before Good Friday.

Merzig – Merzig Ost

(55B3, 83B3) DE15/452

MECL Eisenbahnfreunde eV operate occasional trains over this connecting line between DB and the Merzig–Büschfelder Eisenbahn, usually for their Bahnhofsfest at the beginning of August. See Museums-Eisenbahn-Club-Losheim.

Merchweiler (Abzw Wemmetsweiler Kurve) – Wemmetsweiler Rathaus

[681, 683] (56A3, 157B1) DE15/453

Most trains passing through Merchweiler run directly between Saarbrücken Hbf and Lebach-Jabach via the Wemmetsweiler curve. However a few run between Saarbrücken Hbf and Wemmetsweiler Rathaus, thereby using the above route.

See also