Date:
17.04.23 19:11
Bad Homburg construction project In Bad Homburg, the U2 U-Bahn line will be extended beyond the current terminus Gonzenheim to Homburg station, where it will provide a useful connection to the S-Bahn and bus lines there. Together with the city, VGF is planning the extension totalling around 1,590 metres, 350 of which run through a tunnel. To access the tunnel, the trains will traverse a ramp which will be dug at the current site of Gonzenheim station. The station will be moved west and built one…
Date:
21.04.23 14:42
Acceptance of construction Opening of the new stretch of line to Riedberg Since Sunday, 12 December 2010, the U8 and U9 lines have run via Riedberg, thus linking Germany’s largest urban development area to the Frankfurter light railway network. The Riedberg stretch of line is some four kilometres long. It involved the construction of two new stations, seven bridges and 24 level crossings. Trial and training runs had been taking place on the new line since the end of October, involving the…
Date:
17.04.23 19:36
Stresemannallee building project Since December 2014, line 17 has run from Rebstockbad in Bockenheim via the trade fair grounds, the central station, Friedensbrücke and the Stadtwald forest to Stadtgrenze Neu-Isenburg. The direct connection between Neu-Isenburg and the central station is part of the planned Frankfurter Ring tram line. The former tram line 14 has been retained and runs from Ernst-May-Platz reaching Louisa-Schleife, where a changeover to the “new” line 17 is possible. With a total…
Date:
13.04.23 15:29
New signal box for U6 and U7 New signal box for U6 and U7 The C-Line received a new signal box on 20 May 2016. VGF invested €8.5 million in the modernisation of the signal box technology at the Zoo station for this. In the run up to this, cables and computers were installed. The “rehanging” of the old technology on top of the new technology was carried out in full during a two-week operational interruption of the U6 and U7 lines. The maintenance of local transport infrastructure is at least as…
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:
19.04.23 12:05
Vigilant against vandalism We want our passengers to be happy, so we’ve made a big effort to prosecute all those committing acts of vandalism in recent years. Wanton destruction will inevitably lead to civil and criminal proceedings. Anyone who provides us with information that leads to the successful prosecution of vandals will receive a reward of up to €500. If you have any information, please call us on +49 (0)69 2132 4600 (available 24 hours) or fax us on +49 (0)69 2132 3551. You can also…
Date:
17.04.23 17:34
VGF station manager Fully accessible travel The Stop Manager is a database containing all barrier-free stops on Frankfurt’s U-Bahn, tram and bus lines. This service allows you to plan your day’s travel in advance to suit your needs and allow maximum convenience. The database is updated quarterly. In order to make the Stop Manager easier for you to use, we’ve made some aesthetic changes: the number of lift / escalator faults will be displayed automatically on the homepage, meaning you don’t need…
Date:
18.04.23 00:21
VGF infrastructure services VGF’s infrastructure division is responsible for keeping local transport in Frankfurt on the move. We ensure that the underground trains, trams and buses all run smoothly, looking after everything from planning to construction and maintenance of routes, stops and stations, the power supply to tracks, stations and construction sites, signalling technology and operations management. We plan, build and administer routes, stops, stations, tunnels and buildings We equip…
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:
17.04.23 23:04
We're a major investor. VGF isn’t just one of the city’s biggest employers; we also invest millions of euros in construction, modernisation and maintenance of our fixed and rolling infrastructure. Modernisation and maintenance of stations Renewal of the tram fleet New and modernised underground trains