Rhine-Neckar S-Bahn

Rhine-Neckar S-Bahn
Overview
Native nameS-Bahn RheinNeckar
Transit typeCommuter rail
Number of lines13
Number of stations120
Daily ridership75,000
WebsiteS-Bahn RheinNeckar
Technical
System length437 km (272 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification15 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 437 km (272 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.