6 Cities With Unusual Public Transportation

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

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Wuppertaler Schwebebahn

Wuppertal, Germany

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These Cities Get Creative With Public Transportation

Believed to be the oldest electric, elevated railway with hanging cars in the world, the Wuppertaler Schwebebahn is a suspended monorail system in the western German town of Wuppertal.

The monorail first opened in 1901 and remains a staple in public transportation in the area today — moving millions of people annually. The 8.3-mile track runs parallel to the River Wupper at about 37 mph with service to 20 stations. Apart from taking in the view, tourists in the area should aim to ride in the Kaiserwagen, a famous red carriage that still makes frequent trips. Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II and Empress Auguste Viktoria once rode through the Wupper Valley in this carriage. Onboard, riders will find attendants in period costume, plush upholstered seats, gold-colored curtains, and more historical décor.

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