Retro trains in use: nostalgic trips between Aalen and Stuttgart

Retro trains in use: nostalgic trips between Aalen and Stuttgart

On the route between Stuttgart and Aalen, passengers are currently experiencing a very special type of train travel with old, nostalgic trains, some of which date from the 1970s. These “retro trains” are made available by Tri Train Rental, while the regular electrical trifts of the provider Arverio are not all in use.

The changeover to the European Train Control System (ETCS), which will continue until December 2025, is the reason for the changed train composition. This new digital system allows it in the future without going to do without classic light signals and thus optimizes the capacity of the "digital node Stuttgart". The idea behind it: More train traffic should be mastered on the existing infrastructure, while the operation is more reliable and the maintenance effort is reduced.

The nostalgic replacement trains

The Tri trains used create a kind of time travel for rail customers who have got used to modern comfort. There is no WiFi on board, no sockets, and accessibility is severely restricted. An early feeling of nostalgia is reinforced by opening the windows and the manual door levers. "Especially series that were built between 1968 and 1980 are used," Tri Managing Director Tobias Richter knows the exact details.

It is particularly charming that despite the circumstances, the trains can be used with the well -known Germany ticket. Passengers who embark on the path from Stuttgart to Aalen will find a strange but lovingly nostalgic alternative to modern trains in these replacement trains.

The tri trains consist of a locomotive, four middle cars and a control car, where they run over the Murrbahn Re90, the Mex13 Remsbahn and the Frankenbahn RE8. In the context of progressive battery trains, the use of these classic paths represents a distinctive contrast.

Special features of the Tri trains

• The trains offer a multi -purpose compartment that is intended for travelers with wheelchairs, strollers or bulky luggage. This compartment is located in the control car, which is located in the direction of Stuttgart.
• Travelers with restricted mobility can register your trip in advance to receive support. The train staff is informed accordingly, although the trains are not barrier -free without exception.
• The entry options are adapted to the different platform heights, with some trains being equipped with a lift for the multi -purpose compartment. In addition, ramps are developed that can be rolled out onto the platform from the inside.

The nostalgic qualities of the Tri trains, coupled with their unique equipment, make them something special. They not only offer a return into the past, but also challenges and opportunities for rail travelers who hope for the interaction of tradition and modern technology. If you plan to use these retro trains, you can find out about the current timetable on the Arverio website.