ZURICH | Public Transport

[V_Power]

[Vinny was here]

Originally Posted by Attus

As for me the word S-Bahn is OK for the main lines in Zürich (Hirschgrabentunnel-based network of SBB). But it is nonsense to calling this way the Forchbahn wich is actually a tram or the Thurbo network east of Zürich.
Unlike metro S-Bahn is (was for decades) a very clear idea. Berlin, Hamburg, München, etc., very similar systems having different technical solutions but the same idea. Actually it was Zürich in 1990 that broke the tradition by using the word S-Bahn not only for the central network but for all regional lines in and around Zürich.

The idea of the S-bahn could be clear, but as a user of the S-bahn system some things are quite confusing.
In general S-bahn Zurich denotes SBB-trains which stops at all stations, but not always: Some S-bahn services skip some (or most) stations. Some S-bahn lines are more (fast) tram services or metrolike (S10). Also there are IR trains in Zürich. One connects Zürich Airport with the Main Station. Why isn't this train a S?

But maybe im complaining too much. The maps of the ZVV network is very clear, the standards are high and the service is fast. According to SBB itself they will develop the train system in Switzerland to "S bahn Schweiz" (RER in French speaking areas).

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[earthJoker]

Video of the new tram line in Zürich-West. Opened in December.

[Vaud]

Originally Posted by earthJoker

Video of the new tram line in Zürich-West. Opened in December.

I don't see a lot of people in the stations, how about the number of users? is it satisfactory so far?

[earthJoker]

There are not a lot of people on the streets either, so I suppose this wasn't filmed in rush hour. I think we need to wait until the first official statistic is published.

There are also a lot of buildings around the line that are not finished yes, especially the college of arts will generate many users.