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

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

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.

Current map

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Lines

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As of 2021, the network consisted of the following lines:[1]

# Route Notes Operator
S1 SurseeLucerneRotkreuzZugBaar Also S1 of the Zug Stadtbahn SBB
S3 Lucerne–Arth-GoldauSchwyzBrunnen SBB
S4 (Wolfenschiessen–)DallenwilStans–Lucerne Zentralbahn
S5 GiswilSarnen–Lucerne Zentralbahn
S6 Langnau i.E./Langenthal–Lucerne Operates as a single train between Lucerne and Wolhusen.[2] BLS
S7 Langenthal–Wolhusen BLS
S9 Lenzburg–Lucerne SBB
S31 Arth-Goldau–Biberbrugg Südostbahn
S41 Horw–Lucerne Only during rush hour Zentralbahn
S44 Stans–Lucerne Only during rush hour Zentralbahn
S55 Sachseln–Sarnen–Lucerne Only during rush hour Zentralbahn
S77 Willisau–Lucerne Introduced on 15 December 2019, replacing the S61. Runs only during rush hour.[3] BLS
S99 Hochdorf–Lucerne Only during rush hour SBB

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Stadtbahn Zug". Swiss Federal Railways (in German). June 6, 2019. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
  2. ^ "S6: Luzern–Wolhusen–Langnau i.E. + Langenthal" (PDF). BLS AG. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  3. ^ Rüegger, Roger (23 May 2019). "Das ÖV-Angebot auf der Luzerner Landschaft wird ausgebaut". Luzerner Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 1 January 2020.
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  Media related to Lucerne S-Bahn at Wikimedia Commons

  • BLS – official site (in English)