Photo Set

Berlin Trains

Photographs of Berlin's tram, U‑Bahn, S‑Bahn and Hauptbahnhof, September 2017

This photo set documents Berlin’s rail and transit environment, showing BVG trams on surface streets, U‑Bahn and S‑Bahn platforms, and the multi‑level concourses and lower platforms of Berlin Hauptbahnhof. Images emphasize vehicles, station signage, platform layouts and architectural elements across different eras of the network. Photographs include elevated S‑Bahn tracks and historic steel-and-glass canopies as well as the modern concrete and glass spaces of Hauptbahnhof. The collection provides a comparative view of station types and rolling stock used across Berlin’s public-transport system.

Elevated railway tracks at Berlin Friedrichstraße Station run beside the Aerztezentrum building and surrounding office architecture along Georgenstraße. — *September 26, 2017* — Berlin Friedrichstraße Station in Berlin has elevated tracks running beside Georgenstraße. The view looks past the station structure toward the Aerztezentrum at No. 147 and nearby office buildings along the street.

Elevated S-Bahn tracks at Berlin Friedrichstraße station extend eastward between brick and modern office buildings with the Fernsehturm visible in the distance. — *September 26, 2017* — Berlin Friedrichstraße station in Berlin looks east along the elevated S-Bahn tracks. The Fernsehturm rises in the distance beyond the rail corridor, which runs through a dense mix of office and older industrial buildings.

Elevated S-Bahn platforms at Berlin Friedrichstraße Station sit beneath a steel-and-glass canopy with multiple railway tracks visible below. — *September 26, 2017* — Berlin Friedrichstraße Station in Berlin, Germany, has elevated S-Bahn platforms under a large steel-and-glass canopy. The station opened in 1882 and serves as a major interchange for S-Bahn, regional, and long-distance rail services.

Berlin Friedrichstraße Station platform with curved S-Bahn and regional rail tracks, Fernsehturm visible in the distance, and surrounding urban architecture. — *September 26, 2017* — Berlin Friedrichstraße Station in Berlin shows S-Bahn and regional rail tracks curving eastward past the platforms. The Fernsehturm rises in the distance above the station approach, and the Eurostars Berlin hotel stands beside the tracks.

Deutsche Bahn ICE 3 high-speed train passes beneath overhead catenary lines on an electrified Berlin rail line. — *September 26, 2017* — A Deutsche Bahn ICE 3 train runs past electrified tracks in Berlin. The high-speed train is shown under the overhead catenary system used on Germany’s mainline rail network.

Symmetrical brick stairwell with timber ceiling and metal handrails ascending through a Berlin train station underpass. — *September 26, 2017* — A stairway inside a Berlin train station rises between yellow brick walls beneath a timber roof structure. Metal handrails flank the steps, and small platform signs hang near the top of the stairwell.

Kurt-Schumacher-Platz U-Bahn platform in Berlin displays light tile walls with gray bands and red station lettering typical of 1950s West Berlin transit design. — *September 25, 2017* — Kurt-Schumacher-Platz station in Berlin’s Reinickendorf district is a U6 U-Bahn stop. The platform has light tile walls with gray bands and red station lettering, a design typical of mid-1950s West Berlin transit architecture.

Rehberge U-Bahn station platform in Berlin's Wedding district displays mint-green tiled walls with photographic murals of park landscapes and sculptures. — *September 25, 2017* — Rehberge U-Bahn Station, located in Berlin's Wedding district, opened in 1956 as part of the postwar expansion of the U6 line. The station's platform features mint-green tiled walls adorned with large photographic murals depicting local park landscapes and public sculptures, including a piece titled "Der Ringer" in Volkspark Rehberge. These visual elements connect the transit space to its surrounding urban environment and history. Serving as a vital link for commuters, the station continues to function as a key component of Berlin's public transportation network operated by BVG.

Seestraße U-Bahn station platform in Berlin features a central kiosk with yellow storefront beneath fluorescent lighting. — *September 25, 2017* — Seestraße U-Bahn station in Berlin’s Wedding district, with a central kiosk on the platform. The station opened in 1923 and served as the northern terminus of the U6 line until the late 1950s.

Seestraße U-Bahn station platform in Berlin's Wedding district features bright yellow tiled walls and metal bench seating. — *September 25, 2017* — Seestraße U-Bahn station in Berlin’s Wedding district has twin side platforms with bright yellow tile walls and metal benches. The station opened in 1923 and is served by the U6 line.

Commuter walking through a yellow-tiled underground passageway at Wedding U-Bahn station in Berlin connecting stairs and escalators. — *September 25, 2017* — Wedding U-Bahn station in Berlin has a tiled underground passageway connecting stairways and an escalator to street exits. A commuter passes through the corridor, which is signed for nearby streets and bus connections.

Leopoldplatz U-Bahn station platform in Berlin displays pale yellow ceramic wall tiles with blue and ochre accent bands. — *September 25, 2017* — Leopoldplatz U-Bahn Station in Berlin has pale yellow ceramic wall tiles with blue and ochre accents. The station is served by the U6 and U9 lines and sits beneath Leopoldplatz in the Wedding district.

Leopoldplatz U-Bahn station platform on Berlin's U9 line features yellow tiled walls, green support columns, and metal bench seating. — *September 25, 2017* — Leopoldplatz U-Bahn station in Berlin includes a lower-level platform on the U9 line. The platform features pale yellow wall tiles, green-painted support columns, and bench seating along the wall.

Wedding U-Bahn platform in Berlin displays yellow advertising panels and orange tiled walls along the U6 underground train line. — *September 25, 2017* — Berlin Wedding U-Bahn station in Berlin features an orange-tiled platform wall and large advertising murals along track 1. An electronic sign above the platform shows U6 trains toward Alt-Mariendorf.

Wedding U-Bahn platform in Berlin features orange tiled walls and yellow service panels along the U6 line underground station. — *September 25, 2017* — Wedding U-Bahn station in Berlin has an underground platform lined with orange tiles and yellow service panels. The station is served by the U6 line, which runs through central Berlin to Alt-Tegel.

Yellow U6 train passes through Wedding station on Berlin's U-Bahn subway network. — *September 25, 2017* — A Berlin U6 train passes through Wedding station on the city’s U-Bahn network. Wedding opened in 1923 and remains a stop on the U6 line in northern Berlin.

White sign reading "Wedding" mounted on orange tiled wall at Berlin U-Bahn station. — *September 25, 2017* — Wedding Station in Berlin, Germany, is identified by a white sign on an orange tiled wall. The station is served by the Berlin U-Bahn and connects with the adjacent S-Bahn station.

Brandenburger Tor U-Bahn station platform under construction with building materials staged along the tunnel and gold lettering on dark tiled walls. — *September 24, 2017* — Brandenburger Tor station serves Berlin's U55/U5 line, linking the area near the Brandenburg Gate with Alexanderplatz since the line's 2020 extension. Its dark tiled walls and gold lettering are consistent with the design used throughout the newly built U5 stations. At the time of this photo, the platform remained under construction, with building materials and equipment staged along its length. Work lighting illuminates the tunnel bore beyond the platform edge, where finishing work was still underway.

Brandenburger Tor U-Bahn station platform displays a digital exhibit titled "Symbol der Teilung" beneath Berlin's U55 line. — *September 24, 2017* — Brandenburger Tor station on Berlin’s U5 line features a digital exhibit titled “Symbol der Teilung.” The display appears on the platform beneath Pariser Platz, where the station connects to the Hauptbahnhof–Bundestag–Brandenburger Tor route.

Brandenburger Tor U-Bahn station platform in Berlin displays illuminated historical photo panels on dark walls beneath the U55 line. — *September 24, 2017* — Brandenburger Tor U-Bahn station is beneath Pariser Platz in central Berlin. Opened in 2009 on the U55 line, it became part of the U5 in 2020. The station walls feature illuminated panels with historical images and dates related to Berlin and the Brandenburg Gate.

U55 platform at Brandenburger Tor U-Bahn station in Berlin with black support columns and illuminated ceiling. — *September 24, 2017* — Brandenburger Tor U-Bahn station in Berlin is served by the U55 line in this platform area. The station opened in 2009 and was later incorporated into the U5 extension in 2020. Black columns, illuminated ceiling panels, and wall displays line the platform.

Yellow U-Bahn train at platform inside Brandenburger Tor station on the U55 line in Berlin, Germany. — *September 24, 2017* — Brandenburger Tor station in Berlin, Germany, with a yellow U-Bahn train at the platform. The station lies on the U55 branch, which was later incorporated into the U5 line.

Gold lettering reading "Brandenburger Tor" on a dark tiled wall panel at the Berlin U-Bahn and S-Bahn station. — *September 24, 2017* — Brandenburger Tor station in Berlin is identified by gold lettering on dark metal wall panels. The station serves both the U-Bahn and S-Bahn near the Brandenburg Gate and Pariser Platz.

Yellow U55 shuttle train number 2658 at Berlin Hauptbahnhof underground platform in Germany. — *September 24, 2017* — A U55 shuttle train stands at the underground platform of Berlin Hauptbahnhof in Berlin, Germany. The short U-Bahn line connected the central station with Brandenburger Tor before being incorporated into the extended U5 in 2020.

Open lawn extends before Berlin Hauptbahnhof's glass concourse and Federal Quarter office buildings in Berlin. — *September 24, 2017* — Berlin Hauptbahnhof and the surrounding Federal Quarter are shown in Berlin, with the station’s glass concourse and adjacent office buildings visible beyond an open lawn. The station, completed in 2006, is the city’s main rail hub and part of the government district near the Spree River.

Modern glass and steel entrance structure of Berlin Hauptbahnhof, the city's central railway station opened in 2006. — *September 24, 2017* — Berlin Hauptbahnhof in Berlin is the city’s central railway station and a major hub for long-distance, regional, and S-Bahn services. Opened in 2006, the station replaced the former Lehrter Bahnhof on this site and is known for its multi-level layout and glass-and-steel architecture.

Empty platform 5-6 at Berlin Hauptbahnhof's underground level, with fluorescent lighting and modern architectural infrastructure. — *September 24, 2017* — Berlin Hauptbahnhof’s lower-level platforms in Berlin form the station’s underground north-south rail corridor. The platforms opened with the station complex in 2006 and handle long-distance and regional trains beneath the main hall.

Symmetrical stairway descends to platforms 5 and 6 at Berlin Hauptbahnhof's underground train station level. — *September 24, 2017* — Berlin Hauptbahnhof’s lower-level platforms for tracks 5 and 6 are shown in the deep north-south rail link beneath the station in Berlin, Germany. Opened with the station in 2006, this level carries long-distance and regional trains through the Tiergarten Tunnel.

Red double-decker regional train at Berlin Hauptbahnhof platform with passengers on diagonal escalators. — *September 24, 2017* — Berlin Hauptbahnhof in Berlin contains multiple levels for regional and long-distance rail traffic. A red double-decker Regionalbahn train stands at a platform while passengers use the diagonal escalators linking the station concourses.

Red regional train at platform level below escalators and shopping concourse at Berlin Hauptbahnhof. — *September 24, 2017* — Berlin Hauptbahnhof is Germany's largest railway station and a key interchange in the national and Berlin S-Bahn rail networks. The station's multi-level design stacks regional and long-distance platforms beneath upper concourses lined with shops and services, connected by a network of escalators and stairways. Opened in 2006, it replaced several older Berlin terminals to consolidate east-west and north-south rail traffic through the city center.

U55 platform at Berlin Hauptbahnhof with symmetrical stairways descending to twin underground train tracks. — *September 24, 2017* — The U55 line platform lies beneath Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Germany's central railway station. Opened in 2009, the short line was built to connect the station with the Brandenburg Gate area before later merging into the U5 line in 2020. Its symmetrical concourse features paired escalators and stairways descending to twin platforms serving both directions of the underground route. The station's minimalist gray and black finishes are typical of Berlin's modern U-Bahn extensions built in the early 2000s.

A fenced pedestrian underpass runs beneath Berlin Hauptbahnhof beside the Spree River in Berlin, Germany. — *September 24, 2017* — A fenced pedestrian path runs beneath Berlin Hauptbahnhof beside the Spree River in Berlin, Germany. The elevated station opened in 2006 as the city’s central rail hub, linking long-distance, regional, and S-Bahn services.

Yellow BVG tram traveling along wet Berlin street with cyclists and office buildings visible from above. — *September 24, 2017* — A yellow BVG tram runs along a wet street in Berlin. The tram shares the roadway with cyclists beside a large office building, and the wet pavement shows the vehicle’s lights along the tracks.

Berlin Trains

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