Karlsruhe Light/Heavy Rail

Specifications - Karlsruhe Light/Heavy Rail Track-Sharing System, Germany


System
Population (City)275,285
Transport Authority (KVV) Area3,550km²
OwnershipKarlsruhe authority as VBK/AVG, plus DB infrastructure
Joint Running Introduced1992
Gauge1,435mm
S-Bahn Routes (Tram Routes)11 (7)
S-Bahn Length340km (211 miles)
DB Length/AVG & VBK112/228km (70/141 miles)
Tram-Only Length61km (49 miles)
Rolling Stock
S-Bahn Vehicles (Dual Voltage)181 (121)
Tram Vehicles - Low Floor70
Tram Vehicles - High Floor15
BuildersDüwag (Siemens) / Bombardier
Power Supply750V 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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