BOGESTRA

The Bochum-Gelsenkirchener Straßenbahnen AG (English: Bochum-Gelsenkirchen Tramways Corporation), abbreviated BOGESTRA, is a public transport operator in the Ruhr area, most notably in the cities of Bochum, Gelsenkirchen and Herne. As of 2012, the company operated, in whole or in part, 9 rail lines (2 Stadtbahn, and 7 tram), and 65 bus lines. In 2012, BOGESTRA transported a total of 144.9 million passengers. The company is a member of the Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr (VRR) public transport association.

Bochum-Gelsenkirchener Straßenbahnen AG
Founded13 January 1896 (1896-01-13)
HeadquartersUniversitätsstraße 58
44789 Bochum
LocaleBochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Service areaBochum, Gelsenkirchen, Herne and Witten
AllianceVerkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr (VRR)
RoutesMulti-Modal regional transit
network consisting of:
  • 2 Stadtbahn lines
  • 7 Tram lines
  • 65 Bus lines
Stops1,285 (total)
Fleet381 vehicles total:
  • 128 Light rail vehicles
  • 253 Buses
Annual ridership144.9 million (2012)
WebsiteBOGESTRA AG
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