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The new station for the S-Bahn (urban trains) in Lövenich on the upgraded line Cologne-Düren (ABS 4) seen from the Goethestraße on 24 September 2001. The view onto the eastern pillar shows the bridge for the southern S-Bahn track on the right and the bridge for the platform on the left. At the left edge a part of the bridge for the northern S-Bahn track is visible, north of it is the bridge for the highspeed tracks. The hole in the platform marks the place where the elevator will be built. Behind it is one of the staircases, the other one was in my back. Digital photo by Christoph Schmitz

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The new station for the S-Bahn (urban trains) in Lövenich on the upgraded line Cologne-Düren (ABS 4) seen from the new platform on 24 September. The western staircase (in the foreground) and a part of the platform are used as access to the southern temporary platform (not visible), which is placed beneath the highspeed tracks on the left. The new roof is under construction, the tracks next to the platform are not yet built. Digital photo by Christoph Schmitz

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View onto the upgraded line Cologne-Düren (ABS 4) looking westwards from the new platform in Lövenich on 24 September 2001. In the center are the remains of the old line, which will be rebuilt for the S-Bahn (urban trains). While the northern track runs straight through in this area, the southern track will have a curve to pass the platform. On the right are the new highspeed tracks, which are at this time used by all trains. For stopping trains they are fitted with temporary platforms. Digital photo by Christoph Schmitz

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View onto the upgraded line Cologne-Düren (ABS 4) looking eastwards from the temporary platform in Lövenich on 24 September 2001. The highspeed tracks are at this time used by all trains. A connection between the tracks and the entrance of the siding are visible. On the right, where the new platform is under construction, the tracks for the S-Bahn (urban trains) will be built. Digital photo by Christoph Schmitz

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View onto the upgraded line Cologne-Düren (ABS 4) looking westwards from the temporary platform in Lövenich on 24 September 2001. The highspeed tracks are at this time used by all trains. A connection between the tracks is visible. Digital photo by Christoph Schmitz

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The new station for the S-Bahn (urban trains) in Lövenich on the upgraded line Cologne-Düren (ABS 4) seen from the temporary platform. The new platform, which is partly finished, is now used as access. Between the platforms the northern S-Bahn track will be built, the southern one is built at the other side. At this time all trains use the highspeed tracks (not visible) north of the temporary platform. Digital photo by Christoph Schmitz

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View onto the upgraded line Cologne-Düren (ABS 4) looking eastwards from the temporary platform in Lövenich on 24 September 2001. The highspeed tracks are at this time used by all trains. The entrance of the siding with a protective switch is visible. On the right, where the edge of the new platform can be seen, the tracks for the S-Bahn (urban trains) will be built. Digital photo by Christoph Schmitz

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View onto the upgraded line Cologne-Düren (ABS 4) looking eastwards from the temporary platform in Lövenich on 24 September 2001. The highspeed tracks are at this time used by all trains. In the background, where the new platform is under construction, the tracks for the S-Bahn (urban trains) will be built. Digital photo by Christoph Schmitz

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The upgraded line Cologne-Düren (ABS 4) seen in Lövenich from the north side on 24 September 2001. While the area for the S-Bahn (urban trains) on the south side is under construction, all trains use the new highspeed tracks, which are equipped with temporary platforms. The stair in the picture is the access to the northern platform. When the south side is finished, it (and the platforms) will be removed and the acoustic wall will be closed. Digital photo by Christoph Schmitz