Grenzach - Grenzach-Wyhlen, BW, Germany
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N 47° 33.065 E 007° 39.580
32T E 399153 N 5267277
The railway station of Grenzach, the western part of Grenzach-Wyhlen.
Waymark Code: WMPC55
Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Date Posted: 08/07/2015
Views: 4
The railway station of Grenzach was built in 1856. It was part of Badische Hauptbahn from Mannheim to Konstanz, this Upper part of the line east of Basel is also known as Hochrheinstrecke. Grenzach is the first station on German territory after after a short segment, where the (still German) line runs on Swiss soil in Basel.
Since Grenzach has merged with neighboring Wyhlen to the town of Grenzach-Wyhlen in 1975, the municipality has two railway stations, but the official name of this one is still Grenzach, sometimes you see "Grenzach-Wyhlen, Grenzach" in timetables.
The station is mainly used by commuters to the Basel area. There are two trains per hour to Basel or Waldshut.
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: Yes
Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Deutsch Bahn
If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?: Not listed
Station/Depot Web Site: Not listed
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