Experience the fascinating world of the railway in Wittenberg!

Experience the fascinating world of the railway in Wittenberg!

An exciting weekend is imminent: On September 14th and 15th, 2024, the Lutherstadt Wittenberg railway depot becomes the scene of a special event that will make the hearts of railroad lovers beat faster. The Förderverein Berlin-Anhaltische Eisenbahn e.V. and Deutsche Bahn AG invite all interested parties to the 34th railway campaign and railway experience days. Under the motto "Railway - to touch, take pictures and ride", visitors can expect an extensive program on the topic of railway from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

This event not only offers the opportunity to experience historical and modern locomotives up close, but also to gain exciting insights into the world of rail operations. Experienced train drivers will be on site to present the exhibited vehicles, including the impressive museum locomotive V 100 003. This locomotive was put back into operation with great support from the state of Saxony-Anhalt and the Malowa railway workshop after a main inspection and is now ready to inspire the public

insights into the railway world and more

The event day is enriched by numerous stands and actions, so that guests can learn everything about the work of Deutsche Bahn and their partners. Particularly noteworthy are the emergency exercises of the fire brigade and the rescue workers, which give an impressive insight into the safety technology of the railways. Likewise, the service dog school of the police and the Dokan martial arts club will be represented and the Musikschule Fröhlich will present musical performances.

Another highlight is the "Schaubbausteiten" of the DB Netz, on which visitors can experience the daily maintenance and repair work of the tracks live. Traders are also on site and offer a variety of railway and model railroad items. The little hunger and thirst is also taken care of: numerous snacks and beverage stands invite you to linger.

To make the transfer easier for visitors, an hourly local train between Lutherstadt Wittenberg and the railway depot will commute. The first train starts at 9:40 a.m. so that you can get to the event in time. The organizers not only want to offer visitors the opportunity to enjoy the railway experience days, but also put the commitment of the association in the foreground, which is actively committed to maintaining historical locomotives and cars.

For everyone who wants to support the concerns of the association, there is the opportunity to make donations or to actively participate in the preservation of the historical vehicle fleet. The event not only offers a platform for presentation, but also for advertising for the well -founded work in the area of ​​railway.

diverse program for all ages

The extensive program promises an unforgettable experience for the whole family. In addition to the exhibition of historical and modern locomotives, there will also be a model railway exhibition as well as numerous information stands about career opportunities on the railway. Children can look forward to animations and the opportunity to drive with small locomotives and to live out their creativity.

Visitors have a wide range of information options to learn more about the technical details of the locomotives on display. Special programs and demonstrations complete the offer. For example, the steam locomotives such as the 52 series, which were once designed for use in World War II, are presented to modern electrical and diesel locomotives that are an important part of today's rail traffic.

The event is not only a tribute to the railway culture, but also an opportunity to keep tradition and technology alive. Tickets are already available, whereby the income helps the Berliner-Anhalt Railway Association to continue their important work and to preserve historical rail vehicles for future generations. The tickets also include the use of commuting between the train station and the exhibition site, which makes the visit even more attractive for everyone.

The railway experience days in Wittenberg are a valuable opportunity for railway fans to exchange ideas, to find out more about the latest developments in the rail industry, and to experience the fascination of the railway up close. Almost inspire us for the world of trains and the passion behind it!