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R8 (RER Vaud)

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R8
Overview
First service10 December 2017 (2017-12-10)
Current operator(s)Swiss Federal Railways
Route
TerminiPalézieux
Avenches
Stops11
Distance travelled48.5 kilometres (30.1 mi)
Average journey time
  • 40 minutes (Palézieux–Payerne)
  • 9 minutes (Payerne–Avenches)
Service frequencyHourly
Line(s) usedPalézieux–Lyss line

The R8 is a railway service of RER Vaud that provides hourly service between Palézieux and Payerne in the Swiss canton of Vaud. On weekdays, a limited number of trains continue from Payerne to Avenches. Swiss Federal Railways, the national railway company of Switzerland, operates the service. The service was previously known as the S8.

Operations

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The R8 operates every hour between Palézieux and Payerne, using the Palézieux–Lyss line. It pairs with the R9 for half-hourly service between Palézieux and Payerne. On weekdays, two trips per day operate north to Avenches.[3]

History

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SBB introduced the S8 in December 2017. It operated on weekdays only. With the December 2021 timetable change, the S8 began operating on Saturdays as well.[4] On 10 December 2023, it began operating on Sundays as well. In addition, all RER Vaud lines were renamed as "R" and a number, instead of "S."[5]

References

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  1. ^ Eisenbahnatlas Schweiz. Cologne: Schweers + Wall. 2012. pp. 30, 42. ISBN 978-3-89494-130-7.
  2. ^ "Réseau Express Régional Vaud" (PDF) (in French). Swiss Federal Railways. 10 December 2023. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Lausanne - Palézieux - Payerne (RER Vaud, lignes R5, R6, R8, R9)" (PDF) (in French). Swiss Federal Railways. 27 September 2023. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
  4. ^ "2022 timetable for French-speaking Switzerland". www.sbb.ch. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  5. ^ "Timetable change on 10 December 2023". www.sbb.ch. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
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