Cab Ride RE70 / BR 612: Buchloe 🇩🇪 – Lindau Hbf 🇩🇪 | Allgäu to Lake Constance Railway

Experience a scenic cab ride along the railway line between Buchloe and Lindau Hauptbahnhof, traveling through the beautiful Allgäu region towards the shores of Lake Constance (Bodensee). This route offers a diverse journey with rolling countryside, small Bavarian towns, and stunning lake views as the train approaches Lindau Island. Buchloe 00:21 Türkheim (Bayern) 05:55 Mindelheim 12:48 Stetten (Schwaben) 15:56 Sontheim (Schwaben) 19:49 Ungerhausen 22:45 Memmingen (28:15) Tannheim (Württemberg) 35:26 Marstetten-Aitrach 38:56 Aichstetten 42:26 Leutkirch 49:08 Kißlegg 57:58 Wangen (Allgäu) 01:07:53 Hergatz 01:12:02 Lindau 01:29:49 📍 Location: Buchloe – Lindau Hbf. Bavaria (Bayern), Germany. 📏 Route Length: Approx. 130 km. Approx. 80.8 miles. ⛰️ Elevation & Gradient: Gently rolling terrain transitioning towards the lake basin. Elevation ranges from approx. 630 m at Buchloe to 400 m at Lindau (≈ 2,070 – 1,310 ft above sea level). Mild to moderate gradients typical of southern Bavarian main lines. 🚦 Signalling & Train Control: German light signal system (Hp/Ks signals). Train protection system PZB 90, with ETCS Level 2 on upgraded sections near Lindau. Predominantly single-track with double-track sections, fully electrified after recent upgrades. Operations managed via electronic interlocking systems (ESTW) and centralized traffic control. Mixed traffic including regional, long-distance, and freight services. 📜 Brief History of the Line: The railway line between Buchloe and Lindau was opened in stages between 1847 and 1854, making it one of Bavaria’s early main railway routes. It was designed to connect Munich and the Allgäu region with Lake Constance, an important hub for trade and international connections. In recent years, the line has undergone significant modernization, including electrification and infrastructure upgrades, improving travel times and capacity. Today, it remains a key corridor for regional and long-distance services, including international connections towards Austria and Switzerland. 🎥 Enjoy this immersive cab ride as the railway descends towards the shores of Lake Constance — perfect for railfans, cab ride enthusiasts, and lovers of scenic long-distance routes. 👍 Like, subscribe, and feel free to leave a comment if you enjoy cab ride videos! #CabRide #TrainDriverView #Railfan #TrainJourney #RailwayVideo #Locomotive #TrainCab #前面展望 #前面展望 #鉄道 #運転席 #führenstandmitfahrt