Hamburg U-Bahn

The Hamburg U-Bahn is a rapid transit system serving the cities of Hamburg, Norderstedt, and Ahrensburg in Germany. Although referred to by the term U-Bahn (the "U" commonly being understood as standing for Untergrund "underground"), most of the system's track length is above ground. The network is interconnected with the city's S-Bahn system, which also has underground sections. It is operated by Hamburger Hochbahn within the Hamburger Verkehrsverbund (HVV). It was opened in February 1912, and comprises four lines serving 93 stations, with a route length of 106.4 kilometres (66.1 mi) in 2019.

Hamburg U-Bahn
Overview
OwnerHamburger Hochbahn AG,
Verkehrsgesellschaft Norderstedt
(Norderstedt Mitte – Garstedt)
LocaleHamburg, Norderstedt,
Ahrensburg, Großhansdorf
Transit typeRapid transit
Number of lines4
Number of stations93
Daily ridership664,380 (2017)
Annual ridership242.5 million (2017)
Websitewww.hochbahn.de
Operation
Began operation15 February 1912 (1912-02-15)
Operator(s)Hamburger Hochbahn AG
Number of vehicles245 trains
861 cars
Train length~120 metres (390 ft)
Headway5 minutes (rush hour 3 min)
Technical
System length106.4 km (66.1 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
(standard gauge)
Electrification750 V DC Third rail
Top speed80 km/h (50 mph)
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