Cologne Light Rail Modernisation, Germany
Key Data:
Population
986,000
Operator
Kölner-Verkehrs Betreibe (KVB) – Cologne Transport
Date opened
1968
Routes
15 (11 Stadtbahn / light rail, 4 tramway)
Platform height
350mm and 900mm
Route length
191km (119 miles)
Number of stations
Stadtbahn - 48
Passengers carried
240 million
Maximum line speed
80km/h (50mph)
Gauge
1,435mm
Number of staff
3,400
Extensions planned
Line 2 - running north-south, 17.8km (11 miles), 16 stations
Power system
750V d.c. overhead supply
Rolling Stock:
Capacity
175
Modern fleet
Bombardier Flexity Swift Classes 4000, 4500, 5000
Dimensions
Length 28,400mm; Width 2,650mm
Special Characteristics:
One of the most extensive tramway/light rail systems in the world
Tramway and light rail routes not compatible
Some stations have dual-height platforms
New north-south tunnel to increase capacity from 2011
First foreign-sourced trams by a German authority
High proportion on inner city routes sub-surface
Two routes connect with Bonn system
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