Munich is Everywhere

There are two possible explanations for this shot. One is that I've discovered the world's longest S-Bahn (commuter train) line, reaching all the way from München (Munich) to Köln (Cologne). The other is that the S-Bahn München is lending vehicles to Cologne, which makes infinitely more sense, but is at the same time much, much more boring.

Opposite is the cab car of the RE 1 (Regional Express 1) or NRW-Express (North-Rhine-Westphalia Express, after the state) from Hamm via Cologne to Aachen. The RE1 is the line from Cologne to Aachen that won't be switched to Bombardier Talent 2 EMUs (which would be the RE9). Until this transition it remains the only one with modern cars, a top speed of 160 kph and air conditioning, and consequently the one I'd always recommend when going from Cologne to Aachen.

Speaking of munich S-Bahn trains, is an artist you absolutely should check out. His gallery is currently not very full (but has some very cool railroad pictures already), but if his homepage is any indication, and I think it is, we can expect lots of great things.