Karlsruhe Light/Heavy Rail Track-Sharing System, Germany
System:
Population (City)
275,285
Transport Authority (KVV) Area
3,550km²
Ownership
Karlsruhe authority as VBK/AVG, plus DB infrastructure
Joint Running Introduced
1992
Gauge
1,435mm
S-Bahn Routes (Tram Routes)
11 (7)
S-Bahn Length
340km (211 miles)
DB Length/AVG & VBK
112/228km (70/141 miles)
Tram-Only Length
61km (49 miles)
Rolling Stock:
S-Bahn Vehicles (Dual Voltage)
181 (121)
Tram Vehicles - Low Floor
70
Tram Vehicles - High Floor
15
Builders
Düwag (Siemens) / Bombardier
Power Supply
750V d.c. (15kV a.c. on DB routes) overhead
Special Characteristics:
‘The Karlsruhe Model’ - world leader in integrated heavy/light rail
Long-distance application of two-system rolling stock
Vehicle modifications for operation over heavy rail
Extensive and intensive city centre running
1min headway in peak
Karlsruhe rail tunnels majority part of €500m City 2015 project
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