the s-bahn in berlin (the name is an abbreviation for "stadtschnellbahn" or fast city train) is an above-ground system that is linked with the u-bahn or the primarily underground element of berlin’s rapid transit system.
here’s a typical s-bahn train . . .

now if you can’t see your way into getting over to berlin to check out the s-bahn for yourself, then you can at least visit their excellent home page, which has a comprehensive and fascinating photo gallery, links to 360 degree panoramas of berlin attractions, a feature on historical trains and lots of other very cool material!
david bowie and brian eno were residents of berlin some thirty two years ago. at that time they crafted the album "heroes" on which a beautiful track entitled "moss garden" can be found. an instrumental, “moss garden” features bowie plucking a japanese stringed instrument named a koto

it has been used to interesting effect in this film shot on the s-bahn. the film takes a painterly approach through its conscious blurring of the scenery that the camera is passing. the effect in combination with the music is in my view very lovely.
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