Bremen Light Rail System, Germany
Key Data:
Population (City)
546,900 (2006)
Ownership
Bremer Strassenbahn AG (BSAG)
Tariff Union
Verkehrsverbund Bremen Niedersachsen
Route Length
99.2km (61.6 miles)
Gauge
1,435mm
Lines
Eight (plus three express services)
Passengers Carried
267,000 daily (all BSAG services)
BSAG Staff
2,036 (2006)
Power
750V dc overhead supply
Vehicle Suppliers
Wegmann; AEG/Adtranz; Bombardier
Special Characteristics:
Pioneer of low-floor tram operation
High level of shared alignments with road traffic
Common fare structure for trams, trains and buses
Multi-line expansion programme to 2012
Future operation may include tram-trains
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