Plochingen–Tübingen railway

The Plochingen–Tübingen railway forms part of the main line from Stuttgart via Reutlingen to Tübingen in the German state of Baden-Württemberg, which is known as the Neckar-Alb-Bahn. It largely follows the meandering course of the Neckar river, but, between Nürtingen and Tübingen the line runs through the Swabian Alps. Between Stuttgart and Plochingen the line runs parallel to the Fils Valley Railway, trains on this section also sometimes use the Fils Valley line tracks. The line is fully electrified and double track throughout. Interchange is possible between Plochingen and Tübingen in Wendlingen am Neckar, Nürtingen, Metzingen and Reutlingen. There are level crossings in Wendlingen, Oberboihingen and Wannweil. There are three crossings in Oberboihingen, including two which can be manually operated by a gatekeeper, the only ones in Germany.