Chemins de fer du Jura

The Chemins de fer du Jura is a railway company in the canton of Jura in northwestern Switzerland. It was formed in 1944 from the merger of four independent companies connecting Porrentruy to Bonfol, Saignelégier to La Chaux-de-Fonds, Glovelier to Saignelégier and Tavannes to Tramelan and Le Noirmont. The lines extend for a total of 84.8 kilometres (52.7 mi) of which just over 73 kilometres (45 mi) is metre gauge. The 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) line from Porrentruy to Bonfol is standard gauge. The company also operates local bus services in the area.

Chemins de fer du Jura
Overview
Dates of operation1944 (1944)–
Predecessors
  • Régional Porrentruy–Bonfol
  • Régional Saignelégier-Glovelier
  • Saignelégier–La Chaux-de-Fonds Railway
  • Tavannes–Le Noirmont Railway
Technical
Track gauge
  • 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) metre gauge
  • 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Electrification
  • 1500 V DC (metre gauge)
  • 15 kV 16 2/3 Hz (standard gauge)
Length
  • 73.8 km (45.86 mi) (metre gauge)
  • 11 km (6.84 mi) (standard gauge)
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