Allersberg-Express


Allersberg-Express is the brand name for the RegionalBahn train service between Nuremberg and Allersberg in Bavaria in southern Germany, operated by Deutsche Bahn. It started operations on 10 December 2006 and is one of the few regional trains to run on a German high-speed line. The total journey time is about fifteen minutes; the train is subject to the fare structure of the Verkehrsverbund Großraum Nürnberg. The Allersberg-Express is also called the R9 Express on VGN network web site.

Service operation

The train operates as a shuttle service without any stops between the Nürnberg Hbf and Allersberg stations. It utilises the Nuremberg-Ingolstadt high-speed line, where it can reach a maximum speed of 140 km/h. The journey takes about 15 minutes in the 2012 schedule. Connections to seven regional bus lines are available at Allersberg station, as well as a park and ride facility with 286 parking bays and 112 bicycle racks.

Rolling stock

The train is usually operated with a Class 112 locomotive and three modernised n coaches. When the service was first established, a "sandwiched" train consist was used as the driving van trailer for the service did not have the necessary LZB equipment installed yet.
Contrary to the usual coaches of this type, the Allersberg-Express coaches are equipped with an electronic passenger information system and pushbutton-operated exterior doors. The train offers 240 2nd class seats and 34 bicycle racks.

Technical Information