32 Train Station in Altenburg

32 Train Station in Altenburg 

The station functioned as a terminal station (Kopfbahnhof) and was serviced by the locomotive „Iris,“ built in England.

The journey took 59 minutes in one direction and 5 minutes less on the return trip.

With the start of rail traffic, letters and packages were now transported by train.

The original passenger cars were open, and the third-class cars even had no roof.

The later installation of glass windows was seen as a major advancement, as it also allowed for the installation of lighting in the cars.

By the end of the 19th century, the installation of steam heating revolutionized comfort in the cars.

In 1876, the renovation of Altenburg Station began.

The new administration building, covering approximately 2,000 square meters, met the representational needs of the small residence city of Altenburg.

The construction of the Saxon Railway began with axe blows and spade strikes at Altenburg Station.

On July 1, 1841, the first tree was felled on the lordly meadow to mark the route.

The 69,000 Ellen-long (approximately 11 km) line between Altenburg and Leipzig was opened in 1842, with the Altenburg station serving as an important hub.

 

Additional information: 

Bahnhof Altenburg
Wettiner Str. 15
04600 Altenburg

Altenburger Tourism Information
Markt 17
04600 Altenburg
Tel.: 03447 / 51 28 00

http://www.altenburg-tourismus.de