Dortmund Light Rail Developments, Germany
Key Data:
Population
586,000
System:
Owner/ Operator
DSW21, Dortmunder Stadtwerke AG
Gauge
1,435mm
Lines
6 (Stadtbahn); 2 (Tram)
Route Length - Stadtbahn
66.7km
Route Length - Tram
23km
Passengers journeys
127,000 (all modes) per year
Power
750V dc overhead supply
Rolling Stock:
Vehicle type (new, 2007-2010)
Flexity Classic, 70% low floor
Builder
Bombardier Transportation
Electrical equipment
Vossloh Kiepe GmbH
Capacity
178 (64 seated)
Speed
70km/h
Special Characteristics:
Mix of tram lines and predominating Stadtbahn
Owned and operated by public utility company
Third city centre tunnel to open in 2008
Transport holding key role in urban renewal
