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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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==Obscure services==
==Obscure services==
===Grimmenthal – Ritschenhausen===
===Grimmenthal – Ritschenhausen===
[570, 815] (52A3, ''79C1'') DE14/551
[570, 815] (52A3, ''79C1'') DE15/551


This line is used by trains between Erfurt Hbf and Schweinfurt Hbf, to avoid reversal at Meiningen. These run every two hours.
This line is used by trains between Erfurt Hbf and Schweinfurt Hbf, to avoid reversal at Meiningen. These run every two hours.


===Grimmenthal: connections at west and east ends of station===
===Grimmenthal: connections at west and east ends of station===
[570] (52A3, ''79D1'') DE14/552
[570] (52A3, ''79D1'') DE15/552


Just west of Grimmenthal station, the Meiningen – Themar line crosses over the Schweinfurt – Suhl line, each route having its own platforms at Grimmenthal. To enable through running between Meiningen and Suhl, there are connecting spurs at both west and east ends of the station. In general, the western spur is used by trains from Meiningen to Zella-Mehlis or Erfurt and those from Erfurt or Zella-Mehlis to Meiningen use the eastern spur.
Just west of Grimmenthal station, the Meiningen – Themar line crosses over the Schweinfurt – Suhl line, each route having its own platforms at Grimmenthal. To enable through running between Meiningen and Suhl, there are connecting spurs at both west and east ends of the station. In general, the western spur is used by trains from Meiningen to Zella-Mehlis or Erfurt whereas those from Erfurt or Zella-Mehlis to Meiningen use the eastern spur.


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

Revision as of 09:39, 30 November 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

Grimmenthal – Ritschenhausen

[570, 815] (52A3, 79C1) DE15/551

This line is used by trains between Erfurt Hbf and Schweinfurt Hbf, to avoid reversal at Meiningen. These run every two hours.

Grimmenthal: connections at west and east ends of station

[570] (52A3, 79D1) DE15/552

Just west of Grimmenthal station, the Meiningen – Themar line crosses over the Schweinfurt – Suhl line, each route having its own platforms at Grimmenthal. To enable through running between Meiningen and Suhl, there are connecting spurs at both west and east ends of the station. In general, the western spur is used by trains from Meiningen to Zella-Mehlis or Erfurt whereas those from Erfurt or Zella-Mehlis to Meiningen use the eastern spur.

See also