S-train facts for kids
The S-train (called S-tog in Danish) is a special type of train system in Copenhagen, Denmark. It helps people travel around the city and connect from the city center to its many suburbs. Think of it as a big railway network that makes getting around easy!
The railway lines used by these trains are called S-banen (which means "The S-track"). The S-train system is run by a company called DSB, which stands for Danske Statsbaner (Danish State Railways).
The S-track network is quite long, stretching about 170 kilometers (around 105 miles). Along these tracks, there are 84 train stations where people can get on and off. A good number of these, 32 stations, are located right in the busy central part of Copenhagen.
How S-Trains Operate
S-trains are designed to be very convenient for daily travel.
Train Frequency
On weekdays, during most of the day until evening, you won't have to wait long for an S-train. Trains arrive at every station at least every 10 minutes.
There are six main S-train lines that cover different parts of the city and suburbs. During busy times, like rush hour, there's even an extra support line to help with the many passengers. Because many lines share the same tracks through the city center, trains can arrive as often as every two minutes there! On most lines going out to the suburbs, trains come every five minutes.
On Sundays, the trains run a bit less often, so you might wait twice as long between trains.
Train Size and Capacity
Most S-trains have 8 cars, which means they can carry many people at once. If more space is needed, extra cars can be added to the trains. There are a total of 120 of these 8-car trains in the S-train fleet.
Images for kids
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This diagram compares a typical rapid transit system (left) with an S-train system (right). Notice how S-trains often have many branches from the suburbs that come together to form a busy line in the city center.
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Vesterport S-train station has three entrances. This is the main one.
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Svanemøllen Station, main entrance.
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An S-Bahn train from Hamburg, Germany, showing its third rail power system.
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A modern Siemens Desiro Mainline train used on the Vienna S-Bahn in Austria.
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A Siemens Desiro Mainline train on Brussels S-train line S2 in Belgium.
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A map of the S-Bahn network in Munich, Germany.
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The logo for the commuter rail in Helsinki, Finland.
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A map of the Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway. Some of their trains can travel onto other train lines, including suburban ones.
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A map showing the RandstadRail network in the Netherlands, another example of a regional train system.
See also
In Spanish: S-Bahn para niños
