Why is the Schwebebahn so important in Wuppertal?

The suspension monorail (the “Schwebebahn”) with its swift train service is not only a landmark and historical monument but has been Wuppertal’s indispensable means of transport since its inauguration in 1901. 85,000 passengers use it daily to travel through the city without the problems of junctions or traffic jams.

Is there an audio guide to the Wuppertal monorail?

For visitors and devotees of our unique suspension monorail, Wuppertal Marketing and the “Wuppertaler Stadtwerke” (a public utility company) have produced an audio guide which is available as an MP3 download. 39 sections that can be listened to in any order you like lead you from the monorail stations Vohwinkel to Oberbarmen and back again.

How long is the ride from terminus to Wuppertal?

It is scarcely troubled by ice and snow. With a top speed of 60 kph (about 37 mph), the airy ride from terminus to terminus takes almost 35 minutes.

What is the full name of the Wuppertal Suspension Railway?

The Wuppertal Suspension Railway ( German: Wuppertaler Schwebebahn) is a suspension railway in Wuppertal, Germany. Its full name is “Electric Elevated Railway (Suspension Railway) Installation, Eugen Langen System” ( Anlage einer elektrischen Hochbahn (Schwebebahn), System Eugen Langen ).

Where was the train accident in Wuppertal Germany?

Train struck maintenance equipment left on tracks by rail workers. The Wuppertal Schwebebahn accident ( German: Schwebebahnunfall) took place on 12 April 1999 on a stretch of track near Robert-Daum-Platz station.

How tall is the Schwebebahn over the Wupper river?

Most of the track runs above the Wupper river at a height of 12 meters. The 3 kilometer stretch between Wohlwinkel and Sonnborner Strasse is called the overland track, which runs above the streets at a height of about 8 meters. The over the river route was one of the main reasons why the Schwebebahn survived World War Two.