We are sitting at Ebertplatz subway station; tram No. 16 is humming and waiting for departure. On the right side you hear a man passing by and asking:”Sag mal hast du Interesse an einer Zeitung; vielleicht haste mal ne Spende?” (Interested in buying a newspaper or in donating some money?).
The paper he is selling is [...]

When you enter Cologne by train, you might use Hohenzollern Brücke / Bridge in order to arrive at Central Station. It is said that that Hohenzollern Bridge is one of the most driven bridges (by train) in Germany. However - there are also moments where no train is departing or leaving Central Station. The 2:26 [...]

The concourse at Bahnhof Köln Messe/Deutz offers an interesting soundscape full of echoes and delays.
A huge dome reflects the noises and sounds that are formed by the passengers entering or leaving the building. In the concourse you merely hear the arrival / departure of the trains, but: The slamming of the doors, the steps of [...]

You hear Tram No. 16 arriving from Ubierring at Chlodwigplatz station.
Some people get out of it and others get in. At least the tram departs for the next station: Ulrepforte.
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