S24 (ZVV)

     S24 (ZVV)

Thalwil, one of the stations on the line.

Thalwil, one of the stations on the line.
Overview
Type S-Bahn
System Zürich S-Bahn
Status Operational
Locale Zürich, Switzerland
Termini Zürich Oerlikon
Zug
Stations 9
Website ZVV (English)
Operation
Operator(s) Zürcher Verkehrsverbund (ZVV)
Technical
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)

The S24 is a regional railway line of the Zürich S-Bahn of the Zürcher Verkehrsverbund (ZVV), Zürich transportation network. The line was significantly extended in June 2014, and has subsumed the previous S21 line that previously provided service over part of its extended route.

Route

The line runs from Zurich Oerlikon to Zug via Zürich Hauptbahnhof and Thalwil.

Before June 2014, S24 referred to a shorter line, running only between Zürich Hauptbahnhof and Horgen Oberdorf. It was extended at its southern end to Zug in replacement of the now discontinued S21 line. At its northern end, it was extended to Zurich Oerlikon in order to provide service to Zurich Wipkingen station, which lost its previous service by lines S2, S8 and S14 when they were diverted to use the Weinberg Tunnel. As such, the S24 is now the only S-Bahn line that reverses direction in the Hauptbahnhof rather than using one of the station's underground through platforms.

Sihlbrugg station between Baar and Horgen was closed permanently in 2012.

Rolling stock

Most trips are operated using RABe 514 double-decker electric multiple units.

Scheduling

The train frequency is usually every 30 minutes and the trip takes 47 minutes, with a five-minute layover at Zürich HB. Trains at the north end of the line continue out of service to Wallisellen to reverse direction.

See also

References

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