Specifications - Zurich Tramway Developments, Germany

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