U-Bahn
railway, Berlin, Germany
Also known as: Untergrundbahn
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The U-Bahn, or Untergrundbahn, is Berlin's subway system. Construction began in 1897, and by World War II, Berlin had one of Europe's most advanced rapid transit networks. The U-Bahn, along with the S-Bahn (a largely elevated railway), forms the backbone of the city's transportation. After German reunification, the U-Bahn system was reconnected and expanded to serve Berlin's role as the capital.12
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