LD double-decker.

The long-distance double-deck trains connect Switzerland’s regions. With a total of 62 trains, the LD double-deckers are the largest train fleet in SBB's long-distance services, providing flexibility in adapting to varying passenger numbers.

Our long-distance double-deck trains are designed to carry large numbers of passengers, providing up to 1300 seats in peak periods on trains 400 metres in length. That is around 10% more seats than on the previous longest double-deck compositions. During off-peak periods, trains can be easily divided, thus helping to avoid unnecessary empty running while saving both energy and costs.

Train characteristics.

  • Category: IC/IR
  • Number of trains: 62
  • Seats:
    • 200 IC: 606 
    • 200: 682 
    • 100: 330
  • Low-floor entry: Yes
  • Length
    • 200m 
    • 100m 
  • First deployed: 2018
  • Manufacturer: Bombardier
  • Top speed: 200km/h

Operation routes.

The long-distance double-deck train runs on the line St. Gallen–Zürich HB–Bern–Lausanne–Geneva. Additional operation routes include Basel SBB–Zürich HB, St. Gallen–Chur, Zurich–Chur, Lucerne–Zurich, Lucerne–Bern, Basel–Olten–Bern–Interlaken Ost/Brig and Basel–Lugano.

Service zones.

  • Restaurant (IC only)
  • Family coach (IC only)
  • Quiet zone (1st class) (IC only)
  • Business zone (1st class) (IC only)
  • Sockets 
  • Mobile signal amplifier or radio frequency-transparent windows
  • Electronic seat reservation indicator
  • Priority seats for passengers with reduced mobility
  • Wheelchair spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Baby-changing table
  • Cycle storage spaces
  • Pram storage spaces
  • Luggage storage spaces

Exterior views.

  • An LD double-decker on a sunny day in Zeihen on the Bözberg line between Basel and Brugg. On the left-hand side of the train there is meadow with a small footpath and to the right there is an autumnal forest.
  • Wide shot of the LD double-decker.
  • Train FV-Dosto
  • Side view of the LD double-decker passing through a meadow.

Interior views.

  • Luggage rack for stowing items of luggage at the top of the stairs leading to the upper deck of long-distance double-deck trains.

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