Train passengers could once have their hair cut 35 years ago - Trains offered hair cutting services thirty-five years ago.
In the 1980s, the German Federal Railway introduced a novel concept - a hairdressing service on Intercity trains. This service, a collaboration between Deutsche Bundesbahn and the Wolfsburg-based hairdressing chain Klier, was launched in May 1989 on the route between Hamburg and Cologne.
Hairdressers on the Intercity trains had to adapt to the unusual workplace. The swaying of the train and the possibility of emergency braking presented unique challenges that required them to adjust their posture to work effectively. Despite these challenges, the service offered competitive prices, with washing, cutting, and styling costing 28.50 DM for ladies and 23.50 DM for gentlemen.
However, despite the competitive pricing, the service could not achieve significant success. The profit margin for the lessee of the hairdressing service was deemed very low, leading to its discontinuation just over a year after its introduction.
The Federal Railway assured that the price-wise, the offer could keep up with salons on solid ground. Yet, the low profit margin proved to be a significant hurdle. In case something went wrong, a comprehensive liability insurance was available for the hairdressing service.
As a reminder of this unique service, a photo gallery on our website shows the Intercity train hairdressing service that remained on the railway tracks after its discontinuation. The discontinuation of this service marks the end of a unique journey for both passengers and the hairdressers who offered their services on the Intercity trains.
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