What is the Zürich S-Bahn?
Q: What is the Zürich S-Bahn?
A: The Zürich S-Bahn is a suburban rail system that links Zürich to its metropolitan area.
Q: When did the Zürich S-Bahn start operating?
A: The Zürich S-Bahn started operating in 1990, making it the first suburban rail system in Switzerland.
Q: How many kilometers of railway track are in the Zürich S-Bahn system?
A: As of mid-2008, there were 380 kilometers of railway track in the Zürich S-Bahn system.
Q: How many passengers use the Zürich S-Bahn system every day?
A: In 2007, about 355,653 passengers used the Zürich S-Bahn system every day.
Q: Are there any night lines in the Zürich S-Bahn system?
A: Yes, since 2002 there are 7 lines that run at night during weekends with usually one train per hour. Some lines only have one train every two hours.
Q: How many people use the Zürich S-Bahn system per year?
A: Between 75 and 80 million people use the Zürich S-Bahn system every year.
Q: What are the future plans for the Zürich S-Bahn system?
A: The future plans for the Zürich S-Bahn system include gradually introducing 4 trains per hour on most lines and extending to 4 trains per hour between Zürich and Winterthur during the whole day, not just during rush hour. A new tunnel was built in Zürich main station. This tunnel allows a direct connection from Zürich main station to Oerlikon and the airport, without a change of direction.
