In 1901, Wuppertal opened a railway suspended 26 to 40 feet above the city. 125 years later, the 8.3-mile Schwebebahn remains the backbone of local transport, carrying more than 80,000 passengers every day

Wuppertal's Schwebebahn, a suspended railway, has connected communities since 1901. This unique transport system travels above the Wupper River and city streets. Engineers designed the railway to navigate the challenging river valley geography. The Schwebebahn remains a vital part of daily life and a tourist attraction.