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(''83B4'') DE20/451
(''83B4'') DE20/451


This line has no regular service but a special shuttle service operates every year from Dillingen (Saar) in conjunction with the Good Friday market at Bouzonville - see France route [[France_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services#BOUZ| Bouzonville - Niedaltdorf]]. However, freight traffic ceased in 2013 on this line, '''of which the German section is reportedly to be sold or closed completely'''. The 2019 service, which was similar to that in previous years, ran on 19 April every two hours 09:10 to 17:10 from Dillingen (Saar) and 10:15 to 16:15, then 17:45 from Bouzonville.
This line, the ''Niedtalbahn'', has no regular service, but a special shuttle service operates every year from Dillingen (Saar) in conjunction with the Good Friday market at Bouzonville - see France route [[France_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services#BOUZ| Bouzonville - Niedaltdorf]]. Regular freight traffic ceased in 2013 on this line, and it was planned to sell it or close it completely. However in late 2019 it was announced that the closure procedure would be halted as part of the general moratorium on further line closures in Germany.
 
The 2019 service, which was similar to that in previous years, ran on 19 April every two hours 09:10 to 17:10 from Dillingen (Saar) and 10:15 to 16:15, then 17:45 from Bouzonville.


===Merzig – Merzig Ost===
===Merzig – Merzig Ost===
(''83B3'') DE20/452
(''83B3'') DE20/452


MECL Eisenbahnfreunde eV has operated 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]. Track on the branch is having to be relaid following an official safety inspection, so the trains have not run to Merzig Ost since 2016.
Until 2016, MECL Eisenbahnfreunde eV operated occasional trains over this connecting line between DB and the former ''Merzig–Büschfelder Eisenbahn'', usually for their Bahnhofsfest at the beginning of August. See [http://www.museumsbahn-losheim.de Museums-Eisenbahn-Club-Losheim]. Track on the branch is currently being relaid following an official safety inspection, so trains are not running to Merzig Ost or over this connection until further notice.


===Merchweiler (Abzw Wemmetsweiler Kurve) – Wemmetsweiler Rathaus===
===Merchweiler (Abzw Wemmetsweiler Kurve) – Wemmetsweiler Rathaus===
[681] (''157B1'') DE20/453
[681] (''157B1'') DE20/453


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. These run Mondays to Fridays (unless shown otherwise):
Most trains passing through Merchweiler run directly between Saarbrücken Hbf and Lebach-Jabach via the Wemmetsweiler curve. However a very few run between Saarbrücken Hbf and Wemmetsweiler Rathaus, thereby using the above route.  
*From Merchweiler: 01:40 (every night), 06:58, 08:52, 13:52, 17:52
*From Merchweiler: 01:40, 06:58SX
*From Wemmetsweiler Rathaus: 06:54, 07:34, 10:03, 15:03, 19:03
*From Wemmetsweiler Rathaus: 07:34SX


===Saarbrücken Hbf – Jägersfreude (Saarbrücken Hbf Srg)===
===Saarbrücken Hbf – Jägersfreude (Saarbrücken Hbf Srg)===
[680] (''157A3'') DE20/454
[680] (''157A3'') DE20/454


There are two reversible single tracks between Saarbrücken Hbf and the line via Sulzbach.  One runs via a dive-under below the line from Saarbrücken Ost and the other runs direct. The dive-under line can be used only to access platforms 1 and 3 on the south side of Saarbrücken Hbf.  The direct route is used to and from high-numbered platforms. For most of the day there is regular use of both routes. Almost all trains to and from Mainz use platforms 1 to 3.
There are two reversible single tracks between Saarbrücken Hbf and the line via Sulzbach.  One runs via a dive-under below the line from Saarbrücken Ost and the other runs direct. The dive-under line can be used only to access platforms 1 and 3 on the south side of Saarbrücken Hbf.  The direct route is used to and from high-numbered platforms. For most of the day there is regular use of both routes. All ''RE3'' trains to and from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf via Mainz use platforms 1 or 3.


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 23:10, 19 December 2019

Introduction

This list is based on the timetable dated from 15 December 2019 to 12 December 2020, unless otherwise stated. Standard abbreviations are explained in General Information. Map references relate to the 2017 issue of the Schweers+Wall Eisenbahnatlas Deutschland.

Obscure services

Niedaltdorf – Bouzonville (France)

(83B4) DE20/451

This line, the Niedtalbahn, has no regular service, but a special shuttle service operates every year from Dillingen (Saar) in conjunction with the Good Friday market at Bouzonville - see France route Bouzonville - Niedaltdorf. Regular freight traffic ceased in 2013 on this line, and it was planned to sell it or close it completely. However in late 2019 it was announced that the closure procedure would be halted as part of the general moratorium on further line closures in Germany.

The 2019 service, which was similar to that in previous years, ran on 19 April every two hours 09:10 to 17:10 from Dillingen (Saar) and 10:15 to 16:15, then 17:45 from Bouzonville.

Merzig – Merzig Ost

(83B3) DE20/452

Until 2016, MECL Eisenbahnfreunde eV operated occasional trains over this connecting line between DB and the former Merzig–Büschfelder Eisenbahn, usually for their Bahnhofsfest at the beginning of August. See Museums-Eisenbahn-Club-Losheim. Track on the branch is currently being relaid following an official safety inspection, so trains are not running to Merzig Ost or over this connection until further notice.

Merchweiler (Abzw Wemmetsweiler Kurve) – Wemmetsweiler Rathaus

[681] (157B1) DE20/453

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

  • From Merchweiler: 01:40, 06:58SX
  • From Wemmetsweiler Rathaus: 07:34SX

Saarbrücken Hbf – Jägersfreude (Saarbrücken Hbf Srg)

[680] (157A3) DE20/454

There are two reversible single tracks between Saarbrücken Hbf and the line via Sulzbach. One runs via a dive-under below the line from Saarbrücken Ost and the other runs direct. The dive-under line can be used only to access platforms 1 and 3 on the south side of Saarbrücken Hbf. The direct route is used to and from high-numbered platforms. For most of the day there is regular use of both routes. All RE3 trains to and from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf via Mainz use platforms 1 or 3.

See also