Hunsrückbahn Railcars Receive Full Federal Approval
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Hunsrückbahn Railcars Receive Full Federal Approval
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All three Hunsrückbahn railcars have now received unrestricted approval from the Federal Railway Authority.
One of the three railcars received unrestricted approval in December 2011, with the remaining two gaining full approval in early January 2012.
The Hunsrückbahn, a railway line in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, has achieved full, unrestricted operating approval from the Federal Railway Authority for all three of its railcars. This marks the conclusion of a lengthy approval process that involved numerous test drives and expert evaluations.
The Hunsrückbahn operates on a 15-kilometer section between Boppard and Emmelshausen, a route known for being the steepest regular-service railway in Germany, overcoming a 336-meter altitude difference over 8.5 kilometers with five tunnels and two viaducts. Rhenus Veniro has been operating regular local services on this section as route RB 37 since May 2011. Initially, a limited operating license was issued in April 2011 for the three RS1 DMUs (650350–650352), valid until December 2011, due to necessary modifications to the brake system for full occupancy. One of the railcars received unrestricted approval in December 2011, and the other two followed in early January 2012, allowing for full operation without the need for additional school buses. The railway, which originally opened in 1908, is a significant route for both commuters, especially students, and tourists, including cyclists and hikers who utilize the train’s capacity for up to ten bikes. The section south of Emmelshausen, approximately 38 kilometers, has been dismantled and converted into the Schinderhannes-Radweg cycle path.