What an ordinary German commuter train looks like inside (9 photos)

Electric trains in Germany - like our minibuses: the main transport for moving over short distances, if not possible, desire or need to drive your own car.





Moreover, this applies to absolutely the entire country, from large cities to small ones. After all, Germany is covered with a network of railways so densely, that local trains can easily be perceived as a huge skytrain network that covers the entire country.

In general, if you wish, you can cross Germany by trains from any point A to point B, with several transfers that quickly make a special application. And it will be, by the way, pretty fast: really comparable to a car trip on the same route.



Transfer from one train to another in Germany is the same a common occurrence, like we have a subway transfer from branch to branch.

Let's now look inside at this train while we go from Torgau to Dresden.





A standard train has 5 cars that are connected seamlessly. That is, when moving from car to car, pass through the doors, even if automatic is not required. Inside, it's just one continuous long car.

Seats are located 2 on each side, or towards each other with a table between them, or in the usual way "by bus".

The tables in the carriages of the latest series are equipped cupholders, a box for small debris and wireless charging for gadgets.



In two of the five cars there are toilets with a spacious platform next to them for wheelchair users.



They also took care of cyclists, who travel a lot in Germany, especially in the summer.

There is a special extended entrance for them and a special place for bicycles so that they do not interfere with others passengers.

By the way, you have to pay extra for the bike. This is about 50% of the cost of a ticket or a monthly subscription.



Special children's places. But only different seat upholstery and stickers on the table and wall nearby.



The toilets are spacious and very reminiscent of the toilets in "Swallows". It is understandable, because electric trains for Deutsche Bahn and Russian Railways produce Siemens.



By the way, train tickets in Germany bite. This is by no means not three kopecks, as for some reason you expect from this type of transport.

On the other hand, if you travel often and a lot, you can buy for 49 euros monthly subscription and ride unlimited on any public transport throughout the country, with the exception of high-speed ICE trains.