Braunschweig Tram-Train Scheme, Germany
Key Data:
Project Name
RegioStadtBahn (RSB)
Co-ordinating Body
Zweckverband Grossraum Braunschweig (ZGB)
Regional Transport Body
Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen (LNVG)
Population (2007)
Braunschweig 245,336
Salzgitter 105,843
Salzgitter 105,843
Infrastructure Operator
DB Netz (heavy rail)
Braunschweiger Verkehrs AG (tramways)
Braunschweiger Verkehrs AG (tramways)
Current Service Operators
DB Regio (heavy rail)
Braunschweiger Verkehrs AG (tramways)
Braunschweiger Verkehrs AG (tramways)
Project Route Distance
185km (116-mile)
Stations
63
Routes
Four (R1, R2, R3, R10)
Gauges
1,100mm (tram) and 1,435mm (heavy rail/tram-train)
Power
Diesel and electric
Project Estimated Cost
€232.5m
Construction Start
TBA
Target Opening
2014
Special Characteristics:
Large regional tram-train scheme
Multi-body involvement needed for project implementation
Dual gauge tracks required, some already installed, for operation on tram infrastructure
Requirement for new order of dual system vehicles
