Vorarlberg S-Bahn
The Vorarlberg S-Bahn is a label for regional rail services in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg. It is integrated into the which manages ticket pricing, and is operated by the state-owned ÖBB and privately owned Montafonerbahn (mbs). In addition to Vorarlberg, the network connects to the German town of Lindau and the Swiss town of St. Margrethen. Establishment In December 2005, the first Bombardier Talents were given S-Bahn branding. However, only VVV timetables designated these services as such - ÖBB ran them as a standard regional service, and only later the S1 and S3 lines took over. Since December 2020, mbs' services on the S4 line are also designated as S-Bahn. Fleet modernization began in 2018 to the standard. This includes a new paint scheme, new seat covers, and passenger information monitors. Lines ÖBB operates lines the lines 1, 2, and 3 while Montafonerbahn operates line 4. S1: Lindau - Bludenz The S1 is the busiest of the Vorarlberg S-Bahn's lines. S-Bahn and Regional-Express trains run on separate tracks in intervals of less than ten minutes. Since December 2011, between Bregenz and Bludenz there is a time interval of 30 minutes until 23:00. The most important urban transport hubs along