Rivium 2.0
System configuration
In 2006 the system is replaced with 2nd generation vehicles. The route is extended with two additional stations, to serve deeper into the business park. Another station is added to serve the new business park Brainpark III and the residential area Fascinatio developed along the existing route. The length of the route is increased to 1.8 kilometers, with several at grade intersections for cars (3) and pedestrians (5). The bridge remains single lane to avoid the required additional investment.
Daily Operations
The system is operational on weekdays as it primarily serves the business park. Operating between 06.00am and 09.00pm, the six vehicles carry approximately 2,500 passengers per day. In the peak hours all vehicles are operational at a 2.5 minute headway, providing a capacity of approximately 500 passengers per hour per direction. In the off-peak hours vehicles alternate charging. The system is in revenue service, integrated in the national ride fare system of the Netherlands.
12 years of service
The first vehicles were completed in 2004, serving in various demonstrations within Europe before commencing service at Rivium in 2006. After an initial concession of 5 years, Connexxion is awarded a second term of 5 years and a subsequent 2 year extension. In the 12 years of operations, each vehicle has exceeded 250,000 kilometers driven. The operations are supervised by a single operator per shift, who who is also responsible for cleaning and sales of individual tickets.