Teplice/Teplitz-Schönau - the only trolleybus system operated by DB-AG

Since the decision to keep the trolleybus in 2005 the the trolleybus system of Teplice/Teplitz-Schönau develops itself into a well operating and modern system. Opened in 1952 it is now the only trolleybus system operated by Deutsche Bahn AG (DB-AG) company Arriva. The fleet was completly moderniced by funds of the city and infrastructure is improved constantly. So DB-AG could ask itself why not exporting this sucessfull idea to other cities where public transport is operated by Deutsche Bahn.

Retenice terminus with the 3 lines 102,105 and 107 terminating here. Trolleybus 215 (SKODA 28Tr) on line 105, followed by 214 (even SKODA 28Tr) and the new 507 (SKODA 32Tr) on line 102


Tower wagon 087 (showing the DB-AG logo on ist nearside) is passed by new 509 (SKODA 32Tr) with poles down, using batterie because of overhead repairs


Trolleybus 214 ( SKODA 28Tr) on line 103 near Divadio


Trolleybus 509 (SKODA 32Tr) now with poles up - working on line 101 near Divadio


Trolleybus 505 (SKODA 30Tr) on line 108 at Benesovo nam.


Trolleybus 221 (first of SKODA 33Tr type) arriving on line 103 at Benesovo nam.


Trolleybus 212 (one of two SKODA 25Tr in Teplice) seen at Benesovo nam.



Photos & text: Gunter Mackinger 31.8.2020