Haltern am See station is a railway station in the town of Haltern am See in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia on Wanne-EickelâÂÂHamburg railway from Wanne-Eickel to Hamburg. It is the northern terminus of Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn line S9. It was opened in 1870.
It is served by the Rhein-Haard-Express (hourly), the Vest-Ruhr-Express (hourly), the Niers-Haard-Express (every 30 mins), and S-Bahn line (hourly).
During World War II, the station was severely damaged, but was quickly reconstructed after the War ended. Between 1945 and 1948 during the post-war monetary crisis and Hyperinflation which followed with the collapse of Germany's former currency, the Reichsmark the area around the station became a popular place for illegal trading and black market activities.
In 2018, Platforms 2 and 3 were completely replaced and a new roof added. The new platforms have been adjusted in size to allow easier boarding of trains. Since 2022 all platforms are fully accessible via an underpass with three elevators. A renovation of the station building is set to begin in late 2027