Seddin marshalling yard: A century full of freight transport secrets!

Seddin marshalling yard: A century full of freight transport secrets!

Seddin.A fascinating spectacle unfolds at the Seddin marshalling yard, where wagons roll along the tracks as if by magic. This sophisticated technology, which went into operation 100 years ago, is still an indispensable hub for freight traffic in eastern Germany today. Uwe Böldt, site manager at DB Cargo, emphasizes: “It is one of the most important hubs for freight traffic in eastern Germany.” Here incoming goods are sorted and sent on their journey to their destinations.

Seddin not only shunts, but also shapes the future of environmentally friendly transport. With so-called single wagon transport, companies can transport smaller loads by rail efficiently and sustainably. “Whether the customer needs one car or ten: we can process it and serve them,” says Böldt. Around 45 trains and 1,000 wagons are handled here every day in a three-shift system to meet market requirements.

Coal, gravel, coffee, wood, washing machines and cars are transported

Freight transport is diverse: from coal to washing machines to cars – everything is transported via Seddin. “The ‘coffee train’ arrives every working day with an average of ten cars,” reports Böldt. The goods are bundled and sent on their journey, with a shunting engine pushing the wagons over the “mountain” before they are distributed across the 28 directional tracks.

Despite the challenges posed by economic crises and geopolitical tensions, the Seddin marshalling yard remains optimistic. “Our system thrives on moving a lot of cars,” explains Etienne Vierk, operational head of production. With a clear focus on sustainable logistics and a dedicated team of 300 employees, the station is ready to continue playing a central role in freight transport for the next 100 years.