THE HARBURG S-BAHN--IMPROVEMENTS OF TRAIN SERVICES SOUTH OF THE ELBE

The opening of the Harburg S-Bahn (HSB) in September 1983 changed the whole pattern of train services in the part of Hamburg lying south of the Elbe. The new direct current S-Bahn serves as the main link while buses provide a connecting service at terminals. The HSB trains run at regular intervals on their own line, penetrating into the centre of Harburg via two underground stations. To the north of the Elbe the line joins up with the existing direct current network. The Hamburg Transport Company which has conducted a vigorous marketing campaign in connection with the new network is hoping to attract a whole range of new customers with the HSB service.