Dahlewitz station (German: Bahnhof Dahlewitz) is a railway stop located in the municipality of Dahlewitz, within the district of Teltow-Fläming in the federal state of Brandenburg, Germany. The station lies on the Berlin–Dresden railway (Berlin–Dresden line, line KBS 200) and is owned and operated by Deutsche Bahn (DB).
Location and Infrastructure
- Address: Bahnhofstraße, 15831 Dahlewitz, Brandenburg, Germany
- Coordinates: Approximately 52°18′N 13°19′E
- The station comprises two side platforms serving two tracks, enabling bidirectional traffic. Facilities include sheltered waiting areas, ticket vending machines, passenger information displays, and step‑free access to at least one platform. Parking spaces and bicycle racks are provided for multimodal connections.
Rail Services
- Regional-Express (RE 5): Connects Dahlewitz with Berlin Hauptbahnhof and Dresden Hauptbahnhof, stopping at intermediate stations such as Blankenfelde, Mahlow, and Ludwigsfelde.
- Regionalbahn (RB 22): Provides local service between Berlin Südkreuz and Senftenberg, with Dahlewitz as one of the intermediate stops.
Typical service frequency is hourly for each line, with increased intervals during peak commuting periods. Trains are operated with electric multiple units (EMUs) that run on the 15 kV 16.7 Hz AC overhead electrification system employed on the line.
Historical Background
- The station was opened in 1874, concurrent with the commissioning of the Berlin–Dresde railway segment through Dahlewitz.
- Throughout its history, the station has undergone several modernization measures, including platform refurbishment and the installation of electronic signaling equipment in the early 2000s.
Connectivity and Surroundings
- Bus routes operated by the local Verkehrsgesellschaft Dahlewitz link the station with surrounding villages and the municipal centre.
- The vicinity of the station includes residential areas, small commercial establishments, and the Dahlewitz campus of the Bayer AG pharmaceutical and life‑science research facility, which contributes to commuter traffic.
Ownership and Management
- The infrastructure is maintained by DB Netz, while station services (such as customer information and facility upkeep) fall under the responsibility of DB Station&Service.
Passenger Usage
- According to Deutsche Bahn’s reported passenger figures, Dahlewitz station serves several hundred passengers per day, primarily commuters traveling to Berlin and regional destinations.
References
- Deutsche Bahn timetables (Kursbuch) for RE 5 and RB 22.
- DB Station&Service station information database (2023).
- Historical records of the Berlin–Dresden railway (Deutsche Bahn archives).
All information presented is based on established railway publications and official Deutsche Bahn sources.
