The BVG - A Technical Pioneer
Germany's largest municipal public transport company is driving straight into the future. The BVG has set a major source of innovation in motion – by developing from a traditional transport company into a modern provider of mobility services.
New Technology at the BVG
The world is waiting for the hydrogen engine. It represents the environmentally friendly drive concept of the future.
Hydrogen Competence Center
Harald Wolf, Mayor and Berlin Senator for Economic, Labour, and Women's Affairs, officially opened Berlin's first hydrogen filling station at the BVG's Usedomer Straße Bus Depot on 23 October 2002.
High-Tech Traffic Control
Since 2002, the BVG is using the computerized control system known as RBL (Rechnergestütztes Betriebsleitsystem), which ensures better connection precision, prevents early departures, and shortens travel times.
New Route Links
The extension of the U2 line northwards from the Vinetastraße metro station (U-Bahn) to the new Pankow metro and urban rail station (S/U-Bahn) creates another link in the transport network. The Pankow metro station opened on 16 September 2000.
The Tram System
The tram has experienced a renaissance in many of the world's major cities over recent years as a modern, high-performance, and comfortable means of public transportation.
Modern Control Centres
A new control centre has increased the level of security. On 10 April 2002, the new BVG Service and Security control centre started up operations in the building on Tempelhofer Ufer.
Real-Time Information
After completing installment of the Dynamic Advice and Information System (DAISY) throughout the Berlin metro system on 20 August 2003, the BVG is now introducing the system to its bus and tram stops as well.