Lollandsbanen

Lollandsbanen (LJ), German: Lollandsbahn, is a railroad company on the Danish island of Lolland. It is the oldest private company in Denmark.

History

The history of Lollandsbahn began on 22 August 1872. At that time, the distance of Orehoved was opened after Nykøbing. This 22.4 km long route became part of the Danske Statsbaner (DSB ) on 1 January 1893. On 1 July 1886, the 22.8 km long line was opened to Gedser that merged on 1 January 1893, the DSB. At the same time still operated main line of Nykøbing about Maribo by Nakskov the 14.4 km long stretch of Maribo was opened Rodby. This route was renewed on July 27, 1912 by 5.2 kilometers to Rødbyhavn. The route Maribo Rødbyhavn was set on 28 May 1963 as the DSB route Nykøbing - Rodby færge in the wake of bird flight line was in operation.

Furthermore, the operational Lollandsbahn Maribo Torrig Jernbane, Nakskov Kragenæs Jernbane and Nakskov - Rodby Jernbane.

The only one still existing railway line Nykøbing F- Nakskov in 1952 from the remnants of Lolland- Falsterske Jernbane Selskab ( LFJS ). From 1 January 2009, the newly established company Regionstog A / S ( RT) took over the operation of the private railway lines in the region of Zealand and Lollandsbanen of Vestsjællands Lokalbaner and Østbanen.

1991 were employed by Lollandsbanen 135 people and 1999 73 people.

Tickets are also sold by Movia, the regional transport authority.