Shreya Biswas · Business · 2026-08-20
In 1901, Wuppertal opened a railway suspended 26 to 40 feet above the city. 125 years later, the 8.3-mile Schwebebahn remains the backbone of local transport, carrying more than 80,000 passengers every day
Discover the fascinating history and journey of Wuppertal's Schwebebahn, a suspended railway that has carried millions above the city since 1901. Experience its connection to local culture and its status as a tourist attraction. In 1901, Wuppertal opened a railway suspended 26 to 40 feet above the city. 125 years later, the 8.3-mile Schwebebahn remains the backbone of local transport, carrying more than 80,000 passengers every day
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