Stuttgart Light Rail Developments, Germany
Key Data:
Population – City (conurbation)
591,127 (2.6 million)
City Public Transport Operator
Stuttgarter Strassenbahnen (SSB)
SSB Population Coverage
Approx. 890,000
Principal Heavy Rail Operator
Deutsche Bahn
Tunnel Sections Introduced
1966
Route Length
116km (72 miles)
Gauge
1,435mm
Museum Tram Gauge
1,000mm (within dual gauge alignments)
Stadtbahn Lines
15
Rolling Stock:
Stadt Bahn Rolling Stock
Type DT8 – several series
Deliveries
1985 (production series) – 2005
Formation
Eight-axle, bi-directional two-car units
Number
164
Capacity
108 seated,132 standing
Builders
Düwag/Siemens – Adtranz/Bombardier
Design / Styling
Lindinger & Partner
Power System:
Stadt Bahn (light rail)
750 V dc overhead
Heavy Rail
15kV ac overhead
Special Characteristics:
Eradication of two-system operation in 2007
Fleet specified according to system demands
Minimum conflict with other modes an infrastructure objective
Some future rebuilding required under 'Stuttgart 21' project
Provision for heritage fleet operation over metre-gauge sections
