Frankfurt-Rödelheim station
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Frankfurt Rödelheim station is a regional and S-Bahn
station in western Frankfurt am Main, Germany on the Homburg line, in the district of Rödelheim
. The Kronberg line branches off the Homburg line north of the station and the junction with the Rebstock curve of the former Bad Nauheim–Wiesbaden line (Bäderbahn) is south of the station. The station connects with several bus lines.
, replacing a horse bus line established in 1850. Rödelheim station was opened with the line. Originally, the line between the Main-Weser line
and Rödelheim passed through the Rebstockgelände ("vineyards") to the west of Frankfurt. The current route between Rödelheim and the Main-Weser line at Bockenheim station (now Frankfurt West station
) replaced the old line in 1884. In 1874, the Kronberg Railway was opened originally as a single track via Eschborn
to Kronberg im Taunus
. The old station was closed and the station moved to its present location.
. At the personal request of the Emperor, the capacity of the entire route from Frankfurt to Friedberg and Friedrichsdorf was increased, including the duplication of the line from 1907 to 1910. On 1 September 1905, a link was opened through the Frankfurt vineyards (Rebstockgelände), initially only for freight and special trains. It branched off the Homburg line south of Rödelheim station towards Höchst
and was used from 1908 by passenger trains on the Bad Nauheim–Wiesbaden line (Bäderbahn, Bath Railway), the line between the spa
(German: Bad) towns of Wiesbaden
, Bad Homburg and Bad Nauheim
. A link between this line and Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof was opened on 15 March 1927 and is still used by trains connecting to the High Taunus line (Taunusbahn) to the north of Bad Homburg. Each of these lines was double track; only the Kronberg branch was single track. With the incorporation of Rödelheim into Frankfurt in 1910 the station changed its name to Frankfurt-Rödelheim. The extension of the electrified tram line was opened to Rödelheim station in 1911.
From the summer of 1954 there was a regular interval timetable on the lines to Kronberg and Bad Homburg, with trains running every half hour. As the Rebstock curve from Homburg towards Höchst was obsolete, it was demolished in 1963 during construction of the A 5 motorway
. Hence the line from the station to Nidda bridge junction was reduced from four tracks back to two tracks. The connecting curve is now single track.
On 27 September 1970 both the Homburg and Kronberg line were electrified.
In 1974 the Frankfurt Transport Authority (Frankfurter Verkehrsverbund, FVV) was established with an S-Bahn-like network connecting Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof
with Bad Soden
, Kronberg and Friedrichsdorf, with the routes numbered as R3, R4 and R5. In 1978, these operations were redesignated as an S-Bahn and renumbered with their current designations of S3, S4 and S5. With the establishment of the S-Bahn some of the Kronberg line was duplicated. Since the Taunusbahn became part of the FVV in 1993, trains have run on it to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof, stopping in Rödelheim. These services run via the Rebstock curve, while the S-Bahn services run via Frankfurt West. The tram service was closed in 1978 and replaced by bus line 34.
Around this time, two level crossings at Westerbachstraße (south of the station) and Eschborner Landstraße (north of the station) were closed and replaced by a new underpass to the north.
, S4
and S5
. It is also served by regional trains on SE15 services on the High Taunus line.
Rhine-Main S-Bahn
The Rhine-Main S-Bahn system is an integrated rapid transit and commuter transport system for the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main region, which includes the cities Frankfurt am Main, Wiesbaden, Mainz, Offenbach am Main, Hanau and Darmstadt...
station in western Frankfurt am Main, Germany on the Homburg line, in the district of Rödelheim
Rödelheim (Frankfurt am Main)
Rödelheim is a district or Stadtteil of Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It is part of the Ortsbezirk Mitte-West, and is subdivided into the Stadtbezirke Rödelheim-Ost and Rödelheim-West....
. The Kronberg line branches off the Homburg line north of the station and the junction with the Rebstock curve of the former Bad Nauheim–Wiesbaden line (Bäderbahn) is south of the station. The station connects with several bus lines.
Old Railway Station
The Homburg Railway was opened in 1860 to connect Frankfurt and Bad HomburgBad Homburg
Bad Homburg vor der Höhe is the district town of the Hochtaunuskreis, Hesse, Germany, on the southern slope of the Taunus, bordering among others Frankfurt am Main and Oberursel...
, replacing a horse bus line established in 1850. Rödelheim station was opened with the line. Originally, the line between the Main-Weser line
Main-Weser Railway
The Main-Weser Railway is the railway line in central Germany that runs from Frankfurt am Main via Gießen to Kassel and named after the railway company that built the line and also operated it until 1880. It was opened between 1849 and 1852 and was one of the first railways in Germany.- Route...
and Rödelheim passed through the Rebstockgelände ("vineyards") to the west of Frankfurt. The current route between Rödelheim and the Main-Weser line at Bockenheim station (now Frankfurt West station
Frankfurt West station
Frankfurt West station is a regional and S-Bahn station in western Frankfurt am Main, Germany on the Main-Weser Railway, in the district of Bockenheim, near the Frankfurt Trade Fair grounds and the Bockenheim campus of the Goethe University Frankfurt....
) replaced the old line in 1884. In 1874, the Kronberg Railway was opened originally as a single track via Eschborn
Eschborn
Eschborn is a town near Frankfurt am Main in the Main-Taunus district, Hesse, Germany. As of 2009, it had a population of 20,789, but boasts fulltime employment of over 30,000 people...
to Kronberg im Taunus
Kronberg im Taunus
Kronberg im Taunus is a town in the Hochtaunuskreis district, Hesse, Germany. Before 1866, it was in the Duchy of Nassau; in that year the whole Duchy was absorbed into Prussia. Kronberg lies at the foot of the Taunus, flanked in the north and southwest by forests...
. The old station was closed and the station moved to its present location.
New railway station
In 1901 the line from Homburg to Friedberg was extended to FriedrichsdorfFriedrichsdorf
Friedrichsdorf is a town of the Hochtaunuskreis, some north of Frankfurt am Main in Hesse, Germany.-Location: Friedrichsdorf is located in the Taunus area, ranking third among the Hochtaunuskreis boroughs after Bad Homburg vor der Höhe and Oberursel...
. At the personal request of the Emperor, the capacity of the entire route from Frankfurt to Friedberg and Friedrichsdorf was increased, including the duplication of the line from 1907 to 1910. On 1 September 1905, a link was opened through the Frankfurt vineyards (Rebstockgelände), initially only for freight and special trains. It branched off the Homburg line south of Rödelheim station towards Höchst
Höchst (Frankfurt am Main)
Höchst is a district of Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It is part of the Ortsbezirk West, and is subdivided into 4 Stadtbezirke.Höchst am Main became part of Frankfurt am Main in 1928 together with its boroughs Sindlingen, Unterliederbach and Zeilsheim. It is situated 10 km west of downtown...
and was used from 1908 by passenger trains on the Bad Nauheim–Wiesbaden line (Bäderbahn, Bath Railway), the line between the spa
Spa
The term spa is associated with water treatment which is also known as balneotherapy. Spa towns or spa resorts typically offer various health treatments. The belief in the curative powers of mineral waters goes back to prehistoric times. Such practices have been popular worldwide, but are...
(German: Bad) towns of Wiesbaden
Wiesbaden
Wiesbaden is a city in southwest Germany and the capital of the federal state of Hesse. It has about 275,400 inhabitants, plus approximately 10,000 United States citizens...
, Bad Homburg and Bad Nauheim
Bad Nauheim
Bad Nauheim is a town in the Wetteraukreis district of Hesse state of Germany. , Bad Nauheim has a population of 30,365. The town is located approximately 35 kilometers north of Frankfurt am Main, on the east edge of the Taunus mountain range. It is a world-famous resort, noted for its salt...
. A link between this line and Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof was opened on 15 March 1927 and is still used by trains connecting to the High Taunus line (Taunusbahn) to the north of Bad Homburg. Each of these lines was double track; only the Kronberg branch was single track. With the incorporation of Rödelheim into Frankfurt in 1910 the station changed its name to Frankfurt-Rödelheim. The extension of the electrified tram line was opened to Rödelheim station in 1911.
From the summer of 1954 there was a regular interval timetable on the lines to Kronberg and Bad Homburg, with trains running every half hour. As the Rebstock curve from Homburg towards Höchst was obsolete, it was demolished in 1963 during construction of the A 5 motorway
Bundesautobahn 5
is a 445 km long Autobahn in Germany. Its northern end is the Hattenbach triangle intersection is a 445 km (277 mi) long Autobahn in Germany. Its northern end is the Hattenbach triangle intersection is a 445 km (277 mi) long Autobahn in Germany. Its northern end is the...
. Hence the line from the station to Nidda bridge junction was reduced from four tracks back to two tracks. The connecting curve is now single track.
On 27 September 1970 both the Homburg and Kronberg line were electrified.
In 1974 the Frankfurt Transport Authority (Frankfurter Verkehrsverbund, FVV) was established with an S-Bahn-like network connecting Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof
Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof
is the central station for Frankfurt am Main. In terms of railway traffic, it is the busiest railway station in Germany. With about 350,000 passengers per day the station is the second most frequented railway station in Germany and one of the most frequented in Europe.- Proto-history :In the late...
with Bad Soden
Bad Soden
Bad Soden is a town and spa in the Main-Taunus-Kreis, Hesse, Germany. Population 21,412 .Bad Soden is a popular residential town for commuters working in Frankfurt am Main. It is known for its various springs, which contain carbonic acid gas and various iron oxides. The waters are used both...
, Kronberg and Friedrichsdorf, with the routes numbered as R3, R4 and R5. In 1978, these operations were redesignated as an S-Bahn and renumbered with their current designations of S3, S4 and S5. With the establishment of the S-Bahn some of the Kronberg line was duplicated. Since the Taunusbahn became part of the FVV in 1993, trains have run on it to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof, stopping in Rödelheim. These services run via the Rebstock curve, while the S-Bahn services run via Frankfurt West. The tram service was closed in 1978 and replaced by bus line 34.
Around this time, two level crossings at Westerbachstraße (south of the station) and Eschborner Landstraße (north of the station) were closed and replaced by a new underpass to the north.
Current situation
The old Rödelheim station is now used as offices by a consulting firm. The original reception building of the new Rödelheim station is preserved and it includes a small cafe. Three out of the six tracks that once existed remain in use.Services
The station is served by S-Bahn lines S3S3 (Rhine-Main S-Bahn)
The S3 service of the S-Bahn Rhein-Main system bearing the KBS number 645.3- City tunnel :The city tunnel is an underground, pure S-Bahn route used by almost all services...
, S4
S4 (Rhine-Main S-Bahn)
The S4 service of the S-Bahn Rhein-Main system bearing the KBS number 645.4- City tunnel :The city tunnel is an underground, pure S-Bahn route used by almost all services...
and S5
S5 (Rhine-Main S-Bahn)
The S5 service of the S-Bahn Rhein-Main system bearing the KBS number 645.5- City tunnel :The city tunnel is an underground, pure S-Bahn route used by almost all services...
. It is also served by regional trains on SE15 services on the High Taunus line.