Maschen classification yard

Germany / Niedersachsen / Seevetal /
 railroad yard, train station
This is the largest hump classification yard in Europe. It opened in 1977 and handles all traffic from and to Scandinavia as well as traffic from Hamburg's harbour, where 10% of all German freight trains start or end.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maschen_Marshalling_Yard
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Coordinates:   53°24'24"N   10°3'58"E