Regional-Express

In Germany, Luxembourg and Austria, the Regional-Express (RE, or in Austria: REX) is a type of regional train. It is similar to a semi-fast train, with average speed at about 70–90 km/h (45–55 mph), and the top speed is often 160 km/h (100 mph) as it calls at fewer stations than Regionalbahn or S-Bahn trains, but stops more often than InterCity services.[1]

For the Australian regional airline carrier, see Rex Airlines.
For the Swiss regional train, see RegioExpress.
German Regional-Express train operated by Deutsche Bahn near Minden
German Regional-Express operated by National Express in Cologne

Operations

The first Regional-Express services were operated by DB Regio, though since the liberalisation of the German rail market (Bahnreform) in the 1990s many operators have received franchise rights on lines from the federal states. Some private operators currently operate trains that are similar to a Regional-Express service, but have decided to use their own names for the sake of brand awareness instead.

Regional-Express services are carried out with a variety of vehicles such as DMUs (of Class 612), EMUs (of Class 425 or 426) or, most commonly, electric or diesel locomotives with double-deck cars, the latter often with new Class 146 engines.[1] Many RE services run in hourly intervals, carrying line numbers and sometimes even names, varying from state to state.

Since late 2006, Regional-Express services between Munich and Nuremberg that operate on the Nuremberg–Munich high-speed railway reach top speeds of 200 km/h (125 mph). These services are operated with repainted InterCity cars and Class 101 locomotives or Class 102 and double-deck cars.[2]

Sweden

In Sweden, several regional trains reach 180 or 200 km/h (110 or 125 mph). They are usually called just regional trains, or named after their respective regional transit administration. The most common train types are Øresundståg and Regina.

See also

References
  1. "Unsere Züge: für jede Distanz das passende Produkt". DB Regio (in German). Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  2. "Neue Züge für Nürnberg-München-Express kommen mit Rekordverspätung". nordbayern.de (in German). 9 November 2020. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
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