Dresden S-Bahn
The Dresden S-Bahn is a network of S-Bahn-type commuter train services in Dresden and the surrounding area. It is commissioned by Verkehrsverbund Oberelbe (VVO) from DB Regio Verkehrsbetrieb Südostsachsen and currently consists of three services operating over a 127.7 km-long (79.3 mi) network.
| S-Bahn Dresden | |||
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| Overview | |||
| Locale | Dresden and surrounding districts | ||
| Transit type | Commuter Rail (differing from other S-Bahn lines) | ||
| Number of lines | 4 | ||
| Number of stations | 48 | ||
| Annual ridership | 15 million (2017) | ||
| Operation | |||
| Began operation | 1974 | ||
| Operator(s) | DB Regio Südost | ||
| Technical | |||
| System length | 128 km (80 mi) | ||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) (standard gauge) | ||
| Electrification | 15 kV/16.7 Hz AC overhead catenary | ||
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The S-Bahn fare structure was introduced on a series of suburban railway lines on 29 September 1974. The term "S-Bahn" has only officially been used for the system since 31 May 1992. Since 24 May 1998, VVO fares have been valid for the S-Bahn Dresden. Outside of Dresden, it runs to the centres of Freital, Meissen, Pirna, Radebeul and since 9 December 2007 also to Freiberg. All lines stop at Dresden Hauptbahnhof.
According to data from the Deutsche Bahn, the Dresden S-Bahn is the S-Bahn with the highest customer satisfaction in Germany.