What is the Hamburg U-Bahn?

The Hamburg U-Bahn is a rapid transit system serving the cities of Hamburg, Norderstedt and Ahrensburg in Germany. Although technically an underground, most of the system’s track length is above ground. The network is interconnected with the city’s S-Bahn system, which also has underground sections.

Why is the Hauptbahnhof important to Hamburg?

Hamburg Hauptbahnhof is a central junction with the mainline railway, and, due to the confluence of all U-Bahn lines and all S-Bahn lines, an important interchange for suburban public transport as well. Tunnels for the first underground railway were constructed at the same time as the Hauptbahnhof itself.

When was the S-Bahn in Hamburg built?

It was officially inaugurated on the 15th of February 1912, with a line connecting the Rathaus and Barmbek stations. It is fully integrated with the S-Bahn, a commuter train line that serves the entire Hamburg Metropolitan area.

Is the Hamburger Hochbahn underground?

Although technically an underground, most of the system’s track length is above ground. The network is interconnected with the city’s S-Bahn system, which also has underground sections. It is operated by Hamburger Hochbahn within the Hamburger Verkehrsverbund (HVV).

Who is the founder of Hamburger Hochbahn AG?

… Hamburger Hochbahn AG (HHA), founded in 1911, operates the underground system and large parts of the bus system in Hamburg, Germany. The HHA was founded by Siemens & Halske and AEG as a consortium on 27 May 1911. The first chairman was Albert Ballin.

How many lines does the Hamburger Hochbahn have?

It is operated by Hamburger Hochbahn within the Hamburger Verkehrsverbund (HVV). It was opened in February 1912, and comprises four lines serving 93 stations, with a route length of 106.4 kilometres (66.1 mi) in 2019. In 1906 the Senate of Hamburg awarded a contract for the Elevated and Underground Railway to Siemens & Halske and AEG of Berlin.