Zürich S-Bahn (GermanS-Bahn Zürich) is a suburban rail system that links Zürich to its metropolitan area. The system started in 1990, when it was the first suburban rail system to begin operating in Switzerland.
Mid 2008, there were 380 kilometres of railway track, 171 stations and 28 lines. In 2007, about 355’653 passengers used the system every day.
Each line generally has two trains an hour.
Since 2002, there are also 7 lines that run at night during weekends, in the nights Friday-Saturday, and Saturday-Sunday. Usually, there is one train per hour. Some lines only have one train every two hours. There are also some bus lines. Usually, traveling with these night lines requires an extra fare, which has to be bought in addition to the normal ticket.
Between 75 and 80 million people use the system every year. About 70% of the people living in the area use the system. Plans include gradually introducing 4 trains per hour on most lines, and to extend the offer to 4 trains per hour between Zürich and Winterthur during the whole day, and 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.
Questions and Answers
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.
