★ Cab Ride Germany: Hof 🇩🇪 – Weiden (Oberpf) 🇩🇪 | Upper Palatinate Railway Journey

Описание: Experience a scenic cab ride along the regional railway line between Hof and Weiden in der Oberpfalz, crossing northern Bavaria from Upper Franconia into the Upper Palatinate. This route offers a mix of forested landscapes, river valleys, and traditional Bavarian towns, providing an authentic view of long-distance regional rail operations.

📍 Location:
Hof – Weiden in der Oberpfalz.
Upper Franconia & Upper Palatinate (Bavaria), Germany.

📏 Route Length:
Approx. 105 km
Approx. 65.2 miles

⛰️ Elevation & Gradient:
Rolling and partially hilly terrain.
Elevation ranges from approx. 500 m near Hof down to 420 m around Weiden
(≈ 1,640 – 1,380 ft above sea level).
Gentle to moderate gradients typical of long regional routes.

🚦 Signalling & Train Control:
German light signal system (Hp/Ks signals).
Train protection system PZB 90.
Mix of single and double-track sections.
Operations managed via electronic interlocking systems (ESTW) and centralized dispatcher control.
Partially electrified corridor with diesel operations on non-electrified sections.

📜 Brief History of the Line:
The railway line between Hof and Weiden was opened in stages during the mid to late 19th century as part of Bavaria’s expanding railway network. Its purpose was to connect Upper Franconia with the Upper Palatinate, facilitating industrial development, passenger transport, and regional integration.
Today, the line remains an important regional and interregional corridor, serving both passenger services and freight traffic across northern Bavaria.

🎥 Enjoy this immersive cab ride through northern Bavaria and experience the railway from the driver’s perspective — ideal for railfans, cab ride enthusiasts, and lovers of long regional routes.

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