Robert Schwandl Publishing (initially called 'metroPlanet') was founded in Berlin in April 2002 by Robert Schwandl, the author of the popular website UrbanRail.Net, which is dedicated to metros, subways and other mass transit systems around the world.

The goal of Robert Schwandl Publishing is to produce high quality inexpensive books about urban transport networks, focussing on the history of the system, its current operation and rolling stock, station architecture and anything else which might be of interest to not only the subway aficionado but also the general public. Most titles will be published bilingually in English and German.

True to our geographical location in Berlin, Germany, the first titles published illustrate both Berlin rail systems, the U-Bahn and the S-Bahn. Meanwhile most urban rail systems in Germany have been covered in several volumes, complemented by a series of books dealing with European metro systems. See current list of available titles >>>

Planned titles for the next years include German tramway systems as well as rapid transit networks in Europe as well as around the world.

Bookshops and resellers around the world can order our books directly from us. Click here for more info.

Individual costumers are welcome to order books directly from us. Visit our Online Shop to learn more about shipping and payment options.

Anybody wishing to publish material related to the publisher's subject of interest is invited to contact us about a possible collaboration.

We are particularly interested in authors who cover areas with important subway systems for which little or no material is available whether in English or in German (e.g. Russia, Japan, Korea, China, South America).

Robert Schwandl Verlag
Hektorstr. 3
D-10711 Berlin

Germany

Tel. + 49 30 - 3759 1284
Fax + 49 30 - 3759 1285