Bremen S Bahn, Germany
Key Data:
Location
German states of Niedersachsen and Bremen
System Name
Bremen S-Bahn
Population Coverage
660,000
Operation
NordWestBahn (NWB) – Veolia Environnement
Infrastructure
DB Netz AG
Routes
4
Combined Route Length
270km (169 miles)
Gauge
1,435mm
Power
15kV ac overhead supply
Rolling Stock
Coradia Lirex Continental
Fleet
36 units in three and five-car formations
Manufacturer
Alstom, Salzgitter, Germany
Special Characteristics:
New S-Bahn network operational from late 2010
First electrified S-Bahn to be run by a private sector operator
Entirely new rolling stock fleet
11-year contract with high commitments to accessibility and security
