Germany (Saarland) - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services
Introduction
This list is based on the timetable in force until 14 December 2013, 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, 82C-82D) DE13/451
This entry duplicates FR557. This line has no regular service but special shuttle services operate from Dillingen in conjunction with the Good Friday market at Bouzonville. There are usually two round trips in the morning and two in the afternoon. Journey time is approximately 30 minutes. For future years, enquire at DB, Dillingen, or check the DB online timetables.
Merzig – Merzig Ost
(55B3, 83B3) DE13/452
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.
Dillingen - Primsweiler - Limbach
(55B3, 83C3 - 83C4) DE13/453
MECL Eisenbahnfreunde eV operate specials on this freight-only line once a year, on the Ascension Thursday public holiday.
