About This line served as a critical freight and passenger corridor linking Leipzig, an industrial and cultural center, with Zwickau and the Vogtland region. The route saw a mix of heavy industry, coal and lignite freight, alongside dense commuter and regional passenger services Running through the GDR heartland during the peak diesel and electric era of the Deutsche Reichsbahn in the mid-to-late 1970s. Spanning approximately 112.8 km (70.1 mi) fully dual track, this electrified corridor was a vital artery for both freight and passenger transport. It featured a wide variety of DR traction from both pre-war and East German-built stock. There were approximately 22 stations and 9 yards/sidings. There were several daily train movements ranging from 85 - 120+ Long-Distance Passenger ~10–14 trains Regional Passenger ~30–40 trains Local Freight ~10–15 trains Through Freight (Heavy) ~20–30 trains Light Engine Movements ~5–10 trips Industrial Movements ~10+ local shunting ops Rollingstock (E94) DR Class 254 DR Class 250 (BR 155) (E42) DR Class 242 (E11) DR Class 211 (V60) DR class 106 (V100) DR Class 110, 112 (V180) DR Class 118 DR Class 119
