Wehrhahn-Linie
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| Overview | |||
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| Locale | Düsseldorf, Meerbusch, Krefeld, Neuss, Duisburg, Ratingen | ||
| Transit type | Light rail (Stadtbahn) | ||
| Number of lines | 11 | ||
| Number of stations | 161 (including 22 underground stations) | ||
| Website | Rheinbahn (in English) | ||
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| Began operation | August 6, 1988 | ||
| Operator(s) | Rheinbahn | ||
| Number of vehicles | 135 | ||
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| System length | 68.5 km (42.6 mi) | ||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) | ||
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The Düsseldorf Stadtbahn, together with the Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn and the Düsseldorf Straßenbahn (Tram), is the backbone of the public transport system of Düsseldorf, Germany, and is integrated in the Rhine-Ruhr Stadtbahn network. The Stadtbahn officially opened on August 6, 1988, and is operated by Rheinbahn AG. As of 2016[update], the Stadtbahn network currently consists of eleven lines, operating on 68.5 kilometres (42.6 mi), and serving 161 stations, 22 of which are underground stations (Duesseldorf: 16, Duisburg: 6 (U79)).
The grayed-out lines are planned lines (U80). U70 is a rush-hour-only express line.
Currently there is no construction work for extension in progress. The planning for a new line towards Airport (U81) has started.
There are a total of 135 trainsets for the Düsseldorf Stadtbahn. There are 103 six-axle articulated tramsets (B80), and 32 eight-axle articulated tramsets.
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