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Specifications - 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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