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Bielefeld

Germany (Europe)


Date of opening [d.m.y]21.09.1971
Network length5 km (3.11 mi)
Number of stations7
Number of lines4
Stations per line1.75
Avg. station distance*0.71 km (0.44 mi)
Avg. line length1.25 km (0.78 mi)
*with transfer stations counted once
World Metro List by J. Serradell, 1/2008.
     
System known asStadtbahn
Annual ridershipUnknown
Track orientationRight
Air-conditioned trainsNo
Walk-through trainsNo
Rubber-tyred trainsNo
Driverless linesNo
Platform screen doorsNo
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Examples of good station design:


Bielefeld

This small German metro-tram system with several at-grade and few underground stations has some nice architectural features in Hauptbahnhof (central) station.

Photo: Wall detail at Hauptbahnhof station, which was designed by Von Gerkan, Marg & Partner architects in 1991.




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Bielefeld city information (Wikipedia)



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