Bern Urban Rail and Tram Bern West Project, Switzerland
Key Data:
Transport Authority
Städtische Verkehrsbetriebe Bern
Operating Name
Bernmobil
Tram Routes
3
System Length
17.4km (10.9 miles)
Power
600V dc overhead supply
Local Metre-Gauge Rail Operator
Regionalverkehr Bern-Solothurn (RBS)
Power (Except Route G)
1,250V dc overhead supply
Metre-Gauge Rail Networks
55km (34 miles)
Standard Gauge S-Bahn Operator
BLS AG
Power
15,000V dc overhead supply
Rolling Stock:
15 x Be 4 / 8 Combino, 5-module
Siemens (2003-2004)
21 x Combino Classic (on order)
Siemens TS
Special Characteristics:
Major expansion of tram system under construction
New order for larger trams
Centre of local metre-gauge rail network
Restructuring of rail-based local network due
