Brohltalbahn tries to make travel on "Vulkan-Expreß" as pleasant as possible for people with reduced mobility. Please note, however, that the design of the historic vehicles sometimes means restrictions on freedom of movement or even the boarding of people with reduced mobility.

We have put together the most important information for you:

Accessibility of our train stations & boarding the train

Our train stations offer a historic ambience and are usually not barrier-free. Platforms and entrances are sometimes level, blind guidance systems are not available. The entrance to our historic wagons is always connected with 2-3 steps, depending on the platform height. Mobile ramps are available for loading rollators, wheelchairs, strollers and bicycles into the luggage car. We are working to significantly improve accessibility in the next few years.

Our train stations are characterized as follows:

• Brohl B.E.

  Brohl B.E. can be reached from the station forecourt via a long staircase or alternatively via a stony driveway. We recommend people who rely on stepless access to walk from the bridge ramp of Brohltalstraße across our premises in front of the locomotive shed and then on the gravel path along the rail tracks to the platform. Length of this access: approx. 300 m.

           

  Seating is available on the platform and can be reached without steps. The toilet facilities (no wheelchair access) can be reached with one step from the platform. Platform surface: grit. There are 2 steps to be overcome when boarding the train.

• Schweppenburg-Heilbrunnen

  The platform at the Schweppenburg-Heilbrunnen stop and the brick waiting hut with seating can be reached from the road to the Tönissteiner mineral spring. There are no toilets. Platform surface: grit. There are 2 steps to be overcome when boarding the train.

  

• Bad Tönisstein

  The platform in Bad Tönisstein can be reached from the Brohltalstraße opposite the former Jägerheim tavern. However, access is via a long, sometimes bumpy ramp. Seating is available on the platform, there are no toilets. Platform surface: grit. When boarding the train, 2 steps must be overcome in the area of the (short) platform.

           

• Burgbrohl

  The platform at Burgbrohl station is accessible from Brohltalstraße and from the parking lot around the station building without steps. A rail track must be crossed at ground level. The platform can only be reached by a staircase from Lindenstrasse as well, which runs behind the station. There is seating and toilets (no wheelchair access) available during the opening hours of the station restaurant. Platform surface: grit. There are 2 steps to be overcome when boarding the train.

           

• Weiler B.E.

  The Weiler stop is steplessly accessible from the main road and the platform is paved. There are seats available but no toilets. Platform surface: paved. There are 2 steps to be overcome when boarding the train.

  

• Niederzissen

  The platform at Niederzissen station can be reached from the station forecourt and from the parking lot without steps. Seating is available on the platform. The toilets in the station building are accessible via 2-3 steps (no wheelchair access). Platform surface: grit / partly asphalt. There are 2 steps to be overcome when boarding the train.

           

• Oberzissen

  The platform at Oberzissen station can be reached from Lindenstraße and the parking lot via an bumpy gravel path. The platform is accessed by crossing a rail track at same level. There is no seating available. The toilets in the neighboring ice cream cafe can be reached via 1-2 steps (no wheelchair access). Platform surface: grit / gravel. There are 3 steps to be overcome when boarding the train.

           

• Brenk

  Boarding in Brenk is possible directly from an asphalt level crossing. Apart from that, the terrain is very bumpy and covered with gravel. The waiting hut is not barrier-free, there are no toilets available. Beside the waiting hut there is a bench with a stone table. Platform surface: gravel / asphalt (on level crossing). There are 3 steps to be overcome when boarding the train.

           

• Engeln

  Engeln train station has an expanded and paved platform, which can be reached from the street and from the parking lot without steps. There is seating on the platform. Stepless accessible toilets are available in the station building. Platform covering: composite paving. There are 2 steps to be overcome when boarding the train.

  

Rollators

We are happy to transport rollators in our luggage car. The aisles and entrances of our passenger cars are unfortunately too narrow to place rollators directly at your seat. Our staff will be happy to help you get started and store your rollator in the luggage car for you.

Wheelchairs

We are happy to transport wheelchairs in our luggage car. The aisles and entrances of our passenger cars are unfortunately too narrow to allow wheelchair users direct access. Our staff will be happy to help you get started and store your wheelchair in the luggage car. A minimal ability to walk and climb stairs is therefore required. Unfortunately, we cannot transport electric wheelchairs due to weight reasons.

Stroller

We are also happy to accommodate strollers for you in our luggage car. Unfortunately, the aisles and entrances of our passenger carriages are too narrow to place baby carriages directly at your seats. Strollers with a removable shell are therefore an advantage. Please remember to take all the utensils you might need for your child with you to your seat. Our staff will be happy to stow your stroller in the luggage car for you.

Bicycles, e-bikes etc.

We store bicycles, e-bikes, segways, etc. for you in our luggage car. Mobile ramps are available for loading. Our staff will be happy to help you store your bikes. Bicycle parking spaces can be reserved online via the Radbusse website.

Luggage

We would be happy to accommodate your luggage (suitcases, bags, sports equipment, etc.) in our luggage car. Smaller pieces of luggage and hand luggage can also be stowed directly in the passenger cars in the luggage racks located above the seats or under the seats.