U4 (Hamburg U-Bahn)

U4 (Hamburg U-Bahn)
Overview
Type Rapid transit
System Hamburg U-Bahn
Stations 11
Operation
Opened 2012
Technical
Line length 11.9 km (7.4 mi)
Track gauge 4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm)

The U4 is a line of the Hamburg U-Bahn, and the shortest with a length of 11.9 kilometres (7.39 mi). It serves 11 stations and the line opened in 2012. From Jungfernstieg to Billstedt, the line connects with the U2 line. The line is under construction one station from HafenCity Universität to Elbbrücken.[1][2][3]

Projected extensions

In January 2013 the government of Hamburg decided to build the U4 one more station to Elbbrücken. At Elbbrücken the U4 will have connections to the Hamburg S-Bahn.[4] In April 2015 the construction works for the extension of U4 line started .[5] The opening of the new Elbbrücken U-bahn/S-bahn station is planned for 2018.[6]

U4
Billstedt
Legienstraße
Horner Rennbahn
Rauhes Haus
Hammer Kirche
Burgstraße
Berliner Tor
Hauptbahnhof Nord
Jungfernstieg
Überseequartier
HafenCity Universität
Elbbrücken Under construction

References

  1. T Turner (24 August 2015). Hamburg Travel Guide 2015: Have an Adventure!. T Turner. pp. 21–. GGKEY:AFQH4H7ZEJG.
  2. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Hamburg. Dorling Kindersley Limited. 1 April 2014. pp. 238–. ISBN 978-1-4093-5137-5.
  3. Ralf Heinsohn (2 October 2013). Schnellbahnen in Hamburg: Die Geschichte von S-Bahn und U-Bahn, 1907–2007 (in German). Books on Demand. pp. 155–. ISBN 978-3-7322-5204-6.
  4. "Verlängerung bis Elbbrücken beschlossen" auf hamburg.de
  5. "Feierlicher Spatenstich für die Verlängerung der U4" In: Hamburger Abendblatt vom 21. Juni 2013
  6. "Construction To Start For U4's New Station At the Elbe Bridges"
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Coordinates: 53°32′25″N 9°59′36″E / 53.5402°N 9.9932°E / 53.5402; 9.9932


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