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The upgraded line Cologne-Düren (ABS 4) seen from the eastern end of the southern platform at Köln-Ehrenfeld on 29 June 2002. At the moment there are two tracks for passenger trains and a single track for freight trains at the very left. Between them two new tracks were built. In the background the ramp leading to the bridge for the S-Bahn (urban trains) is visible. Digital photo by Christoph Schmitz

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The upgraded line Cologne-Düren (ABS 4) seen from the eastern end of the northern platform at Köln-Ehrenfeld on 21 July 2002. In the middle is the new track 4. In the background it runs to the north (left) at this time. This is the reason why the tracks 5 and 6 (left) join. Track 3 on the right side of track 4 is still under construction. Digital photo by Christoph Schmitz

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A single-slip switch (Einzelkreuzungsweiche) at the western end of the station Köln Ehrenfeld Gbf on the upgraded line Cologne-Düren (ABS 4) seen on 13 August 2002. The tongues are on the outside of the frogs, this type is also known as "Baseler". Picture taken from a moving train, sorry for the bad quality. Digital photo by Christoph Schmitz