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The last remaining tram line (15) ceased to operate on December, 8th, 2007 and was replaced by the Stadtbahn line U15 on the same day. The old tram system was operated by 38 cars of type [[GT4 (Stuttgart)|GT4]]. Unlike the city's light rail system, the tram system operated on {{Track gauge|1m|allk=on}} track. The conversion of tram lines to light rail lines was thus a complex procedure, and necessitates [[dual gauge]] track where both systems operated over the same track.{{citation needed|date=August 2013}} |
The last remaining tram line (15) ceased to operate on December, 8th, 2007 and was replaced by the Stadtbahn line U15 on the same day. The old tram system was operated by 38 cars of type [[GT4 (Stuttgart)|GT4]]. Unlike the city's light rail system, the tram system operated on {{Track gauge|1m|allk=on}} track. The conversion of tram lines to light rail lines was thus a complex procedure, and necessitates [[dual gauge]] track where both systems operated over the same track.{{citation needed|date=August 2013}} |
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There are also two heritage tram lines, which are operated on the second Sunday of each month and on the last Saturday of each month by the [[Stuttgarter Historische Straßenbahnen]] society.{{citation needed|date=August 2013}} |
There are also two [[heritage tram]] lines, which are operated on the second Sunday of each month and on the last Saturday of each month by the [[Stuttgarter Historische Straßenbahnen]] society with trams from the [[Stuttgart Straßenbahn Museum|Tram Museum of Stuttgart]].{{citation needed|date=August 2013}} |
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==Bus system== |
==Bus system== |
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Revision as of 20:02, 23 September 2014
Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen AG (SSB) is the principal public transport operating company in the German city of Stuttgart. The SSB operates light rail lines, bus lines, a rack railway, and a funicular railway.[citation needed]
Colour
Since the coat of arms of Stuttgart shows a black, rampant horse on a yellow or golden field, the Stuttgart Stadtbahn as well as all the buses come in yellow with black window frames.
Light rail system
The Stadtbahn or (light rail system) covers 17 lines. The system is operated with 164 cars, operates on standard gauge track, and is electrified at 750 volts DC.[citation needed]
Tram system used until December 2007
The last remaining tram line (15) ceased to operate on December, 8th, 2007 and was replaced by the Stadtbahn line U15 on the same day. The old tram system was operated by 38 cars of type GT4. Unlike the city's light rail system, the tram system operated on 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) metre gauge track. The conversion of tram lines to light rail lines was thus a complex procedure, and necessitates dual gauge track where both systems operated over the same track.[citation needed]
There are also two heritage tram lines, which are operated on the second Sunday of each month and on the last Saturday of each month by the Stuttgarter Historische Straßenbahnen society with trams from the Tram Museum of Stuttgart.[citation needed]
Bus system
The bus network of the SSB covers Stuttgart and many neighbouring cities, with 54 different routes. Bus routes are operated by both SSB itself, and by other operators under contract to SSB.[citation needed]
SSB's own bus fleet consists of approximately 250 vehicles, of which about 160 are articulated buses. The buses are predominantly of Mercedes Benz manufacture, although there are 36 made by MAN in the years 2001 and 2002. The bus fleet is operated from depots and yards at Gaisburg, Möhringen, Sielmingen, and Zuffenhausen.[citation needed]
Other modes
Besides the light rail, tram and bus networks, the SSB operates two more unusual forms of transport:
- The Stuttgart Rack Railway connects the urban districts of Stuttgart South (Marienplatz) and Degerloch (Albplatz). This line operates as SSB route 10, and connects light rail lines U1 and U14 at Marienplatz with lines U5, U6 and U8 at Albplatz.
- The Standseilbahn Stuttgart, a funicular railway, links Südheimer Platz with the Degerloch forest cemetery. This line, which operates as SSB route 20, connects with light rail lines U1 and U14 at Südheimer Platz.
Fares and ticketing
The SSB is part of the regional transport cooperative, the Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS), which coordinates tickets and fares among all transport operators in the metropolitan area. Besides the SSB's Stadtbahn, tram and bus networks, this coordination includes the Stuttgart S-Bahn, operated by a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn AG (DBAG), and DBAG's RegionalBahn regional train services within the VVS area.[citation needed]