On the Bavarian side , the Neuenmarkt -- Hof section was opened on 1 November 1848 as part of the Ludwig South - North Railway .
Section was extended to the border to meet the Saxon - Bavarian railway from Plauen also on 20 November 1848 .
On the Bavarian side , the Neuenmarkt -- Hof section was opened on 1 November 1848 as part of the Ludwig South - North Railway and it was extended to the border to meet the Saxon - Bavarian railway from Plauen also on 20 November 1848 .