Trolleybuses in Zurich
Public transport system in Zürich, Switzerland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Zurich trolleybus system (German: Trolleybussystem Zürich) is part of the public transport network of Zurich, Switzerland. Opened in 1939, it combines the Zürich S-Bahn, the Zurich tramway network and Zurich's urban motorbus network to form an integrated all-four style scheme.
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Zürich trolleybus system | |
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Operation | |
Locale | Zürich, Switzerland |
Open | 27 May 1939 (85 years ago) (1939-05-27) |
Status | Open |
Routes | 7 |
Operator(s) | Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich |
Infrastructure | |
Electrification | 600 V DC |
Stock | 114 |
Statistics | |
Route length | 54.0 km (33.6 mi) |
annually | 54.1 million |
Website | http://www.stadt-zuerich.ch/content/vbz/en/index.html Zürich Public Transport (VBZ) |
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As of 2021[update], the system consists of six lines and a total route length of 54.0 km (33.6 mi).[1] It is operated by Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich (VBZ), which also operates the tramway and motorbus networks. Like the other modes of public transport in the region, it is covered by the Zürcher Verkehrsverbund.