200 Years of the Railway in Europe

Travel through history throughout the Capital of Culture region

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On September 27, 1825 the first train ran on European soil. The Central Saxony Transportation Authority (VMS), partners, and asso- ciates are celebrating the 200-year anniversary of this important milestone in the history of transport. Visitors can take a special trip to the early days of rail transport in Saxony for a unique experience of the modern railway. Special trains and busses go throughout the transport district from one venue to the next.

When?  20. September 2025 

Where? Transport region of the Central Saxony Transport Association

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Events

Wednesday
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Tales of Transformation

Sächsisches Industriemuseum, Zwickauer Straße 119, 09112 Chemnitz

Exhibition Main programme
Wednesday
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Exhibition "Ersatzteillager" by Martin Maleschka

Museum für sächsische Fahrzeuge

Exhibition Main programme
Wednesday
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European Realities

Chemnitz, Museum Gunzenhauser

Exhibition Main programme
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Panel: Queer in Europe

City Hall Park

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Queereeoke: Weird, unique karaoke from Hamburg

Club Atomino

Education Teenagers
Thursday
until

Tales of Transformation

Sächsisches Industriemuseum, Zwickauer Straße 119, 09112 Chemnitz

Exhibition Main programme
Thursday
until

Exhibition "Ersatzteillager" by Martin Maleschka

Museum für sächsische Fahrzeuge

Exhibition Main programme
Thursday
until

European Realities

Chemnitz, Museum Gunzenhauser

Exhibition Main programme
Friday
until

Tales of Transformation

Sächsisches Industriemuseum, Zwickauer Straße 119, 09112 Chemnitz

Exhibition Main programme
Friday
until

European Realities

Chemnitz, Museum Gunzenhauser

Exhibition Main programme

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