Date:
08.08.23 16:04
City tour with the Ebbelwei-Express Podcast on the sights along the route Travel through the heart of Frankfurt on the Ebbelwei Expreß. History, stories, monuments and memorable sights all lie along the route. We invite you to discover a lively city on a romantic tram. So that our passengers can enjoy these sights not only visually, we have produced a podcast that also accompanies you acoustically on your sightseeing tour. Have a great trip! Download the Ebbelwei Expreß podcast in High German or…
Date:
17.04.23 21:08
VGF´s corporate vision Get on board We provide the best possible connections for the approximately 800,000 inhabitants in our region and are constantly expanding our network. Our modern transport system is the backbone of the city. And we’re helping to give our region a great future. Skills in a strong team Our staff are our greatest asset. Over 2,000 employees work day after day to ensure that our operations run smoothly. Whether in the driver’s cab, in the control room, in the workshops, along…
Date:
09.08.23 18:18
Links Links to sites on local public transport and local rail transport Links to car-sharing and cycling sites Links to sites about Frankfurt Links to VGF’s strategic partners Links to sites on local public transport and local rail transport https://www.ebbelwei-express.de Ebbelwei Express home page http://www.vias-online.de VIAS home page http://www.rurtalbahn.de Rurtalbahn home page m http://www.kvgof.de Kreis-Verkehrsgesellschaft Offenbach (Offenbach regional transport company) home page…
Date:
29.04.20 13:02
Awareness campaign Campaign to raise awareness There were over 3,800 accidents last year in the Frankfurt urban area as well as on the streets and platforms around the city, resulting in 17 deaths. As well as general poor judgement of the traffic situation, dangerous situations often come about as a result of alcohol consumption or distraction due to mobile phones and headphones. In 2016, two pedestrians died in accidents involving U-Bahn trains and trams after crossing at a red man and not…
Date:
26.03.20 12:12
Dank der VGF an ihre Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter - Und nicht nur an sie! - #frankfurtbrauchteuch[...] Mit der plakativen Aktion „Danke, dass Ihr da seid!“ möchte sich die VGF bei allen bedanken, die mit ihrem Einsatz und ihrem Engagement in diesen schwierigen Wochen unser gesellschaftliches Leben aufrechterhalten – egal an welcher Stelle, egal mit welcher Arbeit. Ein besonderer Dank gilt den Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeitern des eigenen Unternehmens: In den Werkstätten, in der…
Date:
16.04.20 15:03
Gleis- und Weichenbau im Gallus und in Oberursel findet unter besonderen Bedingungen statt, kann aber weder verschoben noch abgesagt werden.[...] Die Straßenbahnstrecke im Gallus ist gesperrt, die Grunderneuerung von 120 Metern Gleis im Bereich der Haltestelle „Galluswarte“ und die Sanierung von zwei Weichen an der Ecke Ludwigstraße / Mainzer Landstraße unterbrechen seit 14. April den Betrieb der Linien 11, 14 und 21, Busse ersetzen die Bahnen. Die Arbeiten an den Straßenbahngleisen verlaufen…
Date:
13.04.23 15:29
Messe Frankfurt Since the 12th century, trade fairs have largely dominated the economic and cultural life of Frankfurt. The International Motor Show (IAA) and the Book Fair, among others, are the main reasons for the leading international role of the city as a trade fair location. The exhibition grounds are also home to the domed “Festhalle”, built in 1909, and the Messe Frankfurt Congress Center. Messe Frankfurt GmbH is one of the world's largest trade fair companies. With a total of 28…
Date:
13.04.23 15:29
Kaiserstraße After we turn right, the next adjacent street on the right is Kaiserstraße. Kaiserstraße is one of the most famous inner city streets in Frankfurt and, with its splendidly decorated façades adorning its Wilhelminian style buildings, it is the representative connection between the city centre and the city’s “Hauptbahnhof” or central station. Kaiserstraße became famous after the Second World War as a synonym for Frankfurt's red light district, even though it no longer forms part of…
Date:
13.04.23 15:29
Willy-Brandt-Platz Willy-Brandt-Platz (city square) is located within the so-called banking district at the Frankfurt “Wallanlagen”. The “Wallanlagen” form a ring-shaped green area around the city centre of Frankfurt am Main. They were built at the beginning of the 19th century on the site of the city’s former fortifications. This is encircled by the “Frankfurter Anlagenring”. The “Wallanlagen” are divided into seven sections, most of which bear the name of the former city gates. These are the…
Date:
28.04.22 13:37
VGF's security service Die VGF möchte ihren Fahrgästen einen möglichst angenehmen Aufenthalt in den Stationen und Fahrzeugen sowie an den Haltestellen bieten. Dabei ist es der VGF besonders wichtig, dass sich die Fahrgäste sicher und geschützt fühlen. In speziellen Unternehmensbereichen leisten hierzu aktuell mehr als 150 Mitarbeiter:innen einen aktiven Beitrag. Over 140 staff work in teams in five shifts around the clock to ensure that you stay safe. Each team has a PTT (push-to-talk) mobile…