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    Leipzig – Hannover – Dortmund cross country from east to west on a German Intercity 2 train



    Leipzig – Hannover – Dortmund cross country from east to west on a German Intercity 2 train

    Join us for a full trip report aboard a German Intercity 2 (IC2) service travelling from Leipzig Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hauptbahnhof via Hannover. In this video, we begin with a look around Leipzig Hbf, one of Europe’s largest and most impressive railway stations, before boarding the IC2 for the cross-country journey through central and western Germany.

    Along the way, we take a detailed look at the train’s interior, seating, onboard facilities, ride quality, and overall passenger experience, while also capturing the scenery and station stops en route. Whether you’re interested in German rail travel, Deutsche Bahn services, or the Intercity 2 fleet, this trip report offers an in-depth look at one of Germany’s key long-distance routes.

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    ▬▬▬▬▬▬ VIDEO CONTENT ▬▬▬▬▬▬
    00:00 Introduction
    00:55 Leipzig Hbf railway station
    10:37 Small talk, like, comment, subscribe
    11:40 Route Intercity train Leipzig – Hannover – Dortmund
    12:59 Environmental impact train vs car & plane
    14:00 DB Intercity 2 (IC 2) train exteriour
    16:18 DB intercitt 2 (IC 2) train interior & Views from the train between Leipzig & Dortmund
    34:17 Train tickets
    35:50 End of this trip report

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    4. @chrisschock6949 on

      Great video. That station does deserve a whole video on its own. We were there railfanning when you were there! It was very 🥵. Leipzig HBF is truly awesome station, a station every foamer should have on their bucket list, up there with Antwerpen Centraal and others.

    7. @ttc8583 on

      The S-Bahn tracks beneath Leipzig Hbf can also be used by long-distance trains, including ICE services. Although no DB Fernverkehr trains actually use them, LEO Express uses the line for its service from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Przemyśl Główny. The S-Bahn line beneath Leipzig is not used in the opposite direction.

    8. @Noah-qh6ow on

      Talking of international railway lines: quite often the ICEs fron Switzetland to Berlin cross Leipzig in case of construction work, like right now. It‘s something that happens over and over again in summer