U-Bahn
Transportation & Travel abbreviation · Rail and Transit
| Stands for | Untergrundbahn (underground railway) |
|---|---|
| Categories | Transportation & Travel |
U-Bahn stands for Untergrundbahn (underground railway), a rail and transit abbreviation.
Subway or metro system in German-speaking cities, including Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Nuremberg and Vienna. Stations are marked with a white U on a blue square.
Example: Take the U-Bahn to Marienplatz and you'll come up right beside the town hall.
Usage notes
Berlin's U-Bahn opened in 1902, and much of it actually runs above ground on viaducts. U-Bahn lines are usually independent of mainline rail, unlike S-Bahn routes. Vienna's U-Bahn, opened in 1976, is known for its color-coded lines and cleanliness.
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