Rhine-Neckar S-Bahn
| Rhine-Neckar S-Bahn | |
|---|---|
Rhine-Neckar S-Bahn class 425 set in Heidelberg-Schlierbach/Ziegelhausen | |
| Overview | |
| Native name | S-Bahn RheinNeckar |
| Transit type | Commuter rail |
| Number of lines | 13 |
| Number of stations | 120 |
| Daily ridership | 75,000 |
| Website | S-Bahn RheinNeckar |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | 14 December 2003 |
| Technical | |
| System length | 603 km (375 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Electrification | 15 kV 16.7 Hz AC overhead |
The Rhine-Neckar S-Bahn (S-Bahn RheinNeckar) forms the backbone of the urban rail transport network of the Rhine Neckar Area, including the cities of Mannheim, Heidelberg and Ludwigshafen.
The S-Bahn operates over 603 km (375 mi) of route in the states of Rhineland-Palatinate and Baden-Württemberg, and in small sections in Saarland and Hesse. S-Bahn trains operate about 7.5 million kilometres per year, with 113 stations served by class 425 electric multiple units.