Farewell to the cola can: why Berlin says goodbye to historical features so easily

Farewell to the cola can: why Berlin says goodbye to historical features so easily

According to a report by www.sueddeutsche.de , the last trip of the S-Bahn BaUreihe was found last weekend 485/885 by Berlin. These trains still come from the GDR and are viewed by many as a rolling piece of socialism. Although the trains are considered "beautiful" and "robust" for some, they are now being pulled out of circulation.

Berlin is a city that is rich in historical anecdotes. The GDR Sbahnen are another chapter in the history of the city. This decision also triggered some discussions locally. Many are wondering why you say goodbye to historical things so carefully and whether it would not have been possible to keep the trains for cultural or historical purposes. The Berlin S-Bahn is closely connected to the history of the city and was an important part of mobility and economic upswing.

The decision to pull the GDR S tracks out of circulation is based on technical reasons. The trains cannot be equipped with the prescribed train influence system, which is to be used nationwide from 2024.

It is unfortunate that these historical features disappear from the cityscape, but it also shows that Berlin is a living and constantly changing city. The story is not only preserved here, but also continued.