Zurich Tramway Developments, Switzerland
Key Data:
Population: City / Canton
370,000 / 1,200,000
Urban Transport Operator
Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich (VBZ)
Canton Transport Authority
Zürcher Verkehrsverbund (ZVV)
Heavy Rail Operator
SBB Group
ZVV Tram Route Length
111.6km
ZVV Urban Network Length
287km
ZVV Trams/Trailers
317
ZVV Tram Routes
13
ZVV Tram Passengers
186.8 million (2007)
Gauge
1,000mm
Power
600V dc, overhead supply
Rolling Stock:
Cobra Tram
Builder
Bombardier/Alstom
Introduced (pre-production series)
2001
Number (in service or on order)
88
Low-Floor Proportion
100%
Length
36m
Special Features:
Long-term comprehensive traffic management project
Public rejection of the metro mode in favour of surface developments
High level of route and mode interchange
Re-equipping with custom-built tram design
New tram/light rail projects to support area redevelopment
