Ritterhude railway station

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Ritterhude
Architectural information
Location	Osterholz
State	Lower Saxony
Country	Germany
Local authority	Ritterhude
Operations
DS100 code	HRTH
Type	Hp
Platforms in use	2
Deutsche Bahn - Stations in Germany
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Ritterhude is the name of a railway station on the Bremen-Bremerhaven railway line. The station serves the town of Ritterhude in the district of Osterholz.

RegionalBahn trains from Bremerhaven to Bremen call at the station, offering an hourly connection to both cities, with some peak services during the early morning and afternoon hours. The station, due to its significance for commuters into Bremen, features a park and ride facility. Access to the platforms is provided at level from the neighbouring parking lots, the tracks can be crossed by means of a pedestrian subway. Due to the station's situation in a curve, stopping trains tilt notably to the side whilst stationary.