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Norddeutsche Eisenbahngesellschaft Niebüll

A railway company connecting mainland with island ferries and Germany with Denmark.

Last updated September 2, 2026

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Overview

Norddeutsche Eisenbahn Niebüll GmbH is a railway company based in Niebüll, Germany. It operates the line from Niebüll to Dagebüll, which has existed since 1895. The company connects the mainland with island ferries and Germany with Denmark.

History

The company's history began in 1895 with the founding of the 'Kleinbahn Niebüll-Dagebüll oHG' and the opening of a narrow-gauge line from Niebüll to Dagebüll. In 1926, the line was converted to standard gauge. In 1927, the company became 'Kleinbahn Niebüll-Dagebüll AG'. In 1964, the Nordfriesische Verkehrsbetriebe AG (NVAG) was founded as the legal successor. In 1965, the company expanded to include a forwarding agency and a bus operation. In 1982, the state of Schleswig-Holstein, the district of Nordfriesland, and the city of Wyk auf Föhr participated in NVAG. In 1993-1995, new vehicles were acquired. The current company, Norddeutsche Eisenbahn Niebüll GmbH, is described as a young company with a long history.

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