Lucerne S-Bahn

Lucerne S-Bahn
zb trains at Lucerne, Stadler Spatz at right.
zb trains at Lucerne, Stadler Spatz at right.
Overview
LocaleLucerne, Switzerland
Transit typeS-Bahn
Number of lines13
WebsiteS-Bahn Luzern
Operation
Began operation12 December 2004
Operator(s)SBB CFF FFS
zb
SOB
BLS AG
Technical
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
1,000 mm (3 ft 3+38 in) metre gauge

The Lucerne S-Bahn (German: S-Bahn Luzern) is an S-Bahn-style commuter rail network focusing on Lucerne in Central Switzerland.

Opened on 12 December 2004, the network forms part of the Central Switzerland S-Bahn project (German: S-Bahn Zentralschweiz), which also includes the Zug Stadtbahn (German: Stadtbahn Zug).

The system connects to services of Aargau S-Bahn, Bern S-Bahn and Zurich S-Bahn. At larger stations, notably Arth-Goldau, Lucerne and Zug, its lines also connect to long-distance trains (RE, IR, IC, EC). It also connects to mountain railways, such as the Pilatus Railway or the Arth-Rigi railway. Lakeside stations are often close to landing sites served by the Lake Lucerne Navigation Company.