Miltenberg Station
Through station that replaced Miltenberg's former terminus in 1977 and serves as the starting point for trains to Seckach.
Miltenberg station, in the Bavarian district town of Miltenberg, took over passenger operations from the former terminus in 1977. It is also the starting point for trains on the Seckach–Miltenberg line, which begins at Miltenberg West.
At a Glance
- Type
- Station with three through platform tracks
- Former name
- Miltenberg Nord
- Location
- On the Miltenberg West–Wertheim railway line
- Operator
- Westfrankenbahn, a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn
- Traffic
- Around 60 trains daily
- Accessibility
- Barrier-free, equipped with lifts
History
The first station in Miltenberg opened on 12 November 1876 as the terminus of the line from Aschaffenburg, situated on the bank of the Main and on the edge of the old town. The Bavarian government chose this location because it had no interest at the time in extending the line into Wertheim, then part of Baden. That connection was eventually built and opened in stages between 1906 and 1912. The present station initially served only as a halt from 1906 onward; in 1977 it took over passenger services from the terminus without itself becoming a terminal station.
Cumbersome Operations
The new line could not be routed into the existing terminus, as the densely built old town blocked the way and there was no room for the curve needed after crossing the Main. Trains from Wertheim to Aschaffenburg therefore first stopped at Miltenberg Nord, continued toward Aschaffenburg, made an operational stop at the Miltenberg West junction, and then reversed back into Miltenberg Hbf. After changing direction once more, they finally continued on to Aschaffenburg.
1970s Reconstruction
In the 1960s, the Deutsche Bundesbahn examined several plans to simplify operations. A combination of these was eventually realised: a new freight hall was built in 1973, followed by passenger facilities from 1975 onward. Since 22 May 1977, all passenger trains have served only this station, which then took on the name Miltenberg station. The former terminus was thereafter used solely for freight traffic and internally designated Miltenberg Gbf.
Infrastructure
Track 1 lies at the station building platform, and all three platform tracks stand 55 cm high. Track 1 is 193 m long, while tracks 2 and 3, at the island platform, each measure 302 m. A pedestrian underpass connects the island platform with the station building platform.
Good to Know
Every year on the first Sunday of Advent, a steam special train run by the Hanau Museum Railway travels from Hanau via Aschaffenburg to the Christmas markets in Miltenberg and Amorbach.
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