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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…
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28.04.22 13:37
Von Montag, 6. Juli, bis Montag, 17. August 2020, ca. 6 Uhr werden am Platz der Republik (Kreuzung Mainzer Landstraße / Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage / Düsseldorfer Straße) die Gleise und Weichen ausgetauscht. Was wird gemacht? Beinahe rund um die Uhr fahren die Straßenbahnlinien 11, 14, 16, 17 und 21 in der Regel über den Kreuzungsbereich – eine enorme Belastung für das hier verbaute Material. Die Gleise und Weichen, deren Austausch nun anstehen, sind teilweise 40 Jahre alt. Erneuert werden sechs…
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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…
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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
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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13.04.23 15:29
Platz der Republik From the “Platz der Republik” square you can enjoy a view of the high-rise buildings situated along Mainzer Landstraße and the Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage to your right. On the right-hand side, at the intersection with Mainzer Landstraße, you will see the “City-Hochhaus”. The 142-meter-high building is also known as “Selmi-Hochhaus”. Ali Selmi was the owner of the building which was constructed between 1971 and 1974 according to plans by Richard Heil. Further right on Mainzer…
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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…