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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
This list is based on the timetable in force until 13 December 2009, unless otherwise stated.  Standard abbreviations are explained in [[General Information]].
{{Germany Introduction}}


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==
 
===<div id="NIEDBOUZ"></div>Niedaltdorf – Bouzonville (France)===
(ERA-E 52C1; ERA-R 111C3; S+W ''83B4'') DE24/451
 
This line, the ''Niedtalbahn'', has no regular service beyond Niedaltdorf, but a special shuttle service operates every year from Dillingen (Saar) in conjunction with the Good Friday market at Bouzonville - see France route [[France_(Grand_Est)_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services#BOUZ| Bouzonville - Niedaltdorf]].  
 
'''Trains will run on 29 March 2024.''' The online timetable is [https://zps-online.de/auf-nach-bouzonville/ here].'''


==Obscure services==
Trains depart Dillingen (Saar) at 08:46 (through working from Saarbrücken Hbf), 09:11, 10:40, 11:18, 13:12, 14:35 and 16:00. Return workings are at 10:04, 12:04, 13:53, 15:23, 16:46 and 17:55 from Bouzonville.
===Ludwigstraße – Saarbrücken Messe===
 
(56A3, ''81C'') DE11/451
The future operation of this service is doubtful as with the withdrawal of most Class 628 diesel units, in years to come there may not be any units available that are passed to operate over the French section of this line.


A halt on the freight line to Fürstenhausen adjoins the site of Saarbrücken Messe. Saarbahn trams run to and from this, in connection with certain trade fairs, using a connection from the street-running line at Ludwigstraße to DB in the vicinity of Abzw Saardamm.  In previous years a half-hourly service has operated from the city centre and Hauptbahnhof in connection with the International Saarmesse. The last event took place between 10 and 18 April 2010; the dates for 2011 have not been finalised.
Note that these trains can be exceptionally busy. Deutschland-Tickets, Rheinland-Pfalz and Saarland-Tickets, and local Saar-VV day tickets with validity as far as Niedaltdorf are all valid through to Bouzonville without additional payment.


===Niedaltdorf – Bouzonville (France)===
===Merchweiler (Abzw Wemmetsweiler Kurve) – Wemmetsweiler Rathaus===
(55B3 not shown, ''82C-82D'') DE11/452
[681] (ERA-E 53A1; ERA-R 112A3; S+W ''157B1'') DE24/452


This entry duplicates FR556. 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.
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:
*From Merchweiler: 01:40 (every night), 06:58, 08:52, 13:52 and 17:52.
*From Wemmetsweiler Rathaus: 06:54, 07:34, 10:03, 15:03 and 19:03.


===Merzig – Merzig Ost===
===Saarbrücken Hbf – Jägersfreude (Saarbrücken Hbf Srg)===
(55B3, ''83B3'') DE11/453
[680] (ERA-E 53A1 not shown; ERA-R 112A3 not shown; S+W ''157A3'') DE24/453


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 [http://www.museumsbahn-losheim.de Museums-Eisenbahn-Club-Losheim].
There are two reversible single tracks between Saarbrücken Hbf and the line via Sulzbach (Saar). 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. ''RE3'' trains to and from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf via Mainz normally use platforms 1 or 3.


===Dillingen - Primsweiler - Limbach===
===Saarbrücken Hbf (– Saarbrücken Grenze) - Forbach===
(55B3, ''83C3 - 83C4'') DE11/454
[682] (ERA-E 53A1 not shown; ERA-R 112A3 not shown; S+W ''157A3'') DE24/454


MECL Eisenbahnfreunde eV operate specials on this freight-only line once a year, on the Ascension Thursday public holiday.
There are two routes between Saarbrücken Hbf and the line to/from Forbach in France. ''RE/TER'' services normally arrive/depart from west end bay Platform 2 on the south side of the station via a ground level route, whereas TGVs use a pair of tracks that go under the Dillingen line to/from higher numbered platforms.


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Germany]]
{{Navbox Germany}}
*[[Germany - General Information]]
*[[Germany - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]


[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]

Latest revision as of 11:33, 26 March 2024

Introduction

This list is based on the timetable dated from 10 December 2023 to 14 December 2024, unless otherwise stated. Standard abbreviations are explained here.

Map references for each route entry are given in parentheses ( ). References prefixed "ERA-E" refer to the European Railway Atlas (All-Europe Edition) by M.G. Ball. References prefixed "ERA-R" refer to the European Railway Atlas (Regional Series: Book 2) by M.G. Ball. References prefixed "S+W", or in italic, refer to Eisenbahnatlas Deutschland by Schweers + Wall.

Obscure services

Niedaltdorf – Bouzonville (France)

(ERA-E 52C1; ERA-R 111C3; S+W 83B4) DE24/451

This line, the Niedtalbahn, has no regular service beyond Niedaltdorf, 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.

Trains will run on 29 March 2024. The online timetable is here.

Trains depart Dillingen (Saar) at 08:46 (through working from Saarbrücken Hbf), 09:11, 10:40, 11:18, 13:12, 14:35 and 16:00. Return workings are at 10:04, 12:04, 13:53, 15:23, 16:46 and 17:55 from Bouzonville.

The future operation of this service is doubtful as with the withdrawal of most Class 628 diesel units, in years to come there may not be any units available that are passed to operate over the French section of this line.

Note that these trains can be exceptionally busy. Deutschland-Tickets, Rheinland-Pfalz and Saarland-Tickets, and local Saar-VV day tickets with validity as far as Niedaltdorf are all valid through to Bouzonville without additional payment.

Merchweiler (Abzw Wemmetsweiler Kurve) – Wemmetsweiler Rathaus

[681] (ERA-E 53A1; ERA-R 112A3; S+W 157B1) DE24/452

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:

  • From Merchweiler: 01:40 (every night), 06:58, 08:52, 13:52 and 17:52.
  • From Wemmetsweiler Rathaus: 06:54, 07:34, 10:03, 15:03 and 19:03.

Saarbrücken Hbf – Jägersfreude (Saarbrücken Hbf Srg)

[680] (ERA-E 53A1 not shown; ERA-R 112A3 not shown; S+W 157A3) DE24/453

There are two reversible single tracks between Saarbrücken Hbf and the line via Sulzbach (Saar). 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. RE3 trains to and from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf via Mainz normally use platforms 1 or 3.

Saarbrücken Hbf (– Saarbrücken Grenze) - Forbach

[682] (ERA-E 53A1 not shown; ERA-R 112A3 not shown; S+W 157A3) DE24/454

There are two routes between Saarbrücken Hbf and the line to/from Forbach in France. RE/TER services normally arrive/depart from west end bay Platform 2 on the south side of the station via a ground level route, whereas TGVs use a pair of tracks that go under the Dillingen line to/from higher numbered platforms.

See also

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