The Route from Duisburg to Bochum, as represented in Train Sim World 2020 Hauptstrecke Rhein-Ruhr, is a section of the larger Rhine-Ruhr (Rhein-Ruhr) metropolitan region in Germany. This area encompasses several major cities including Duisburg, Essen, and Bochum, and is known for its significant industrial history and robust transportation network.
- Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Region: This region is a highly industrialized and densely populated area in Western Germany, stretching from the Ruhr area (including cities like Dortmund, Bochum, Essen, and Duisburg) in the north to cities like Düsseldorf, Wuppertal, and Cologne in the south.
- Duisburg and Bochum Location: These cities are situated within the Ruhr region and are part of the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan area. The Train Sim World route highlights the railway connections between these two cities, reflecting the importance of rail transportation within the region of Europe.
- Industrial History: The Ruhr region, including Duisburg and Bochum, has a rich history of coal mining, steel production, and other heavy industries. This has shaped the region’s infrastructure and urban landscape, including its rail network.
- Hauptstrecke Rhein-Ruhr: This game route simulates the rail lines between Duisburg and Bochum, allowing players to experience the railway connections and rolling stock used in the region. It includes both regional and S-Bahn (commuter rail) routes within the area.






Location
Duisburg Hbf
Mülheim (Ruhr) Styrum
Mülheim (Ruhr) West
Mülheim (Ruhr) Hbf
Essen-Frohnhausen
Essen West
Essen Hbf
Essen-Steele
Essen-Steele Ost
Essen-Eiberg
Wattenscheid-Höntrop
Bochum-Ehrenfeld
Bochum Hbf
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