Schöneicher-Rüdersdorfer Straßenbahn

What Schöneicher-Rüdersdorfer Straßenbahn does

Schöneicher-Rüdersdorfer Straßenbahn GmbH (SRS) is a Berlin-Brandenburg tram operator, majority-owned (70%) since 2001 by Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn AG with the municipalities of Schöneiche and Rüdersdorf each holding 15%. The company has continuously operated tram services since 1910 and runs two lines today: the historic 14 km, 20-stop narrow-gauge (1,000 mm) Line 88 between Schöneiche and Rüdersdorf, and the standard-gauge Line 87 in Woltersdorf, the latter secured under a 22.5-year public-service concession awarded in 2020. Combined operations carry more than 1 million passengers per year across roughly 500,000 timetable-km, with a 2025-recorded weekday ridership of about 3,400 on Line 88, and a fleet recently modernized with Škoda Transtech Artic low-floor vehicles that delivered full barrier-free access on Line 88 in May 2019 and on Line 87 in March 2025. The company is led by Managing Director Sebastian Stahl.

Revenue is generated through a regulated multi-channel model: scheduled passenger fares (single tickets in three price levels, 10-ride cards, and monthly passes) under a house tariff that runs alongside VBB regional fares, complemented by revenue allocation from VBB subscriptions and the Deutschlandticket. A secondary commercial layer — heritage and special tram tours plus souvenir sales — leverages the operator's 115-year history to monetize the long tail of leisure and tourist riders. The pricing structure is publicly disclosed with the latest revision effective 1 January 2026 (€1.50 / €1.80 / €2.20), signaling ongoing tariff management under the regional regulatory framework rather than free-market pricing.

Name

Schöneicher-Rüdersdorfer Straßenbahn

Legal name

Schöneicher-Rüdersdorfer Straßenbahn GmbH

Website

https://srs-tram.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Schöneicher-Rüdersdorfer Straßenbahn GmbH operates two tram lines in the Berlin-Brandenburg region — the historic 1,000 mm narrow-gauge Line 88 between Schöneiche and Rüdersdorf and the standard-gauge Line 87 in Woltersdorf — carrying over one million passengers per year under long-dated public concessions, majority-owned by Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn AG.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Tram Transportation

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other (487990)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro primary industry

Tram/Streetcar Operators (TLAFAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tram/Streetcar Operators (THAIABAC)

Keywords

• Public tram transport
• Narrow-gauge railway
• Urban transit services
• Heritage tram rides
• Commuter rail transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Schöneiche bei Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Passenger Fare Revenue: The primary revenue stream comes from passenger fares collected through single tickets, 10-ride cards, monthly passes, and VBB (Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg) integrated tickets. Tickets are purchased directly from tram drivers, at vending machines on board, and in advance at customer offices and authorized sales agencies.
2. Germany Ticket and Subscriptions: Revenue from VBB subscriptions (monthly/annual cards) and the Germany-wide Deutschlandticket. Subscriptions offer discounted rates for regular commuters and students.
3. Haustarif (House Tariff) and VBB Tariff: Proprietary house tariff applies exclusively on SRS lines 87 and 88. The VBB (Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg) tariff applies for journeys extending beyond SRS lines, with Schöneiche and Rüdersdorf in tariff zone Berlin C and Woltersdorf in zone Berlin C.
4. Special/Historical Tours: Special fares are charged for rides on historic tram vehicles (e.g., Gothawagen), with proceeds dedicated to the preservation of historic rolling stock. Special event services such as wedding tram rentals are also offered.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Schöneicher-Rüdersdorfer Straßenbahn (SRS) operates scheduled public tram service on two narrow-gauge tram lines (Line 88 from Berlin-Friedrichshagen to Alt-Rüdersdorf, 14 km, 20 stops; and Line 87 from Berlin-Rahnsdorf to Woltersdorf Schleuse under a 22.5-year operating contract). The company sells single tickets, multi-ride cards, monthly passes, and VBB integrated tickets directly to passengers, and operates historic tram rides and souvenir sales as ancillary offerings.

Product overview

Schöneicher-Rüdersdorfer Straßenbahn GmbH operates two narrow-gauge tram lines (Tram 87 and Tram 88) serving the southeastern Berlin area. The core offering consists of regular public transportation services on Line 88 (Friedrichshagen–Rüdersdorf, 14 km, 20 stops) and Line 87 (Rahnsdorf–Woltersdorf, operated since 2020). Supporting offerings include historical special trips using vintage vehicles (Gothawagen, Duewag, KSW), souvenir sales, and various ticketing options including the company's own Haustarif and VBB subscriptions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tram 88 Line Service Scheduled daily tram service on the 14-kilometer Line 88 between Berlin S-Bahnhof Friedrichshagen and Alt-Rüdersdorf, serving 20 stops through Schöneiche and Rüdersdorf municipalities. Operates with barrier-free low-floor vehicles since 1 May 2019.
• Tram 87 (Woltersdorfer Straßenbahn) Line Service Scheduled tram service from Berlin-Rahnsdorf to Woltersdorf Schleuse, operated by SRS under a 22.5-year management contract since January 2020. Infrastructure and vehicles remain owned by Woltersdorfer Straßenbahn GmbH; SRS operates with a 20-minute headway between 5:00 and 20:00.
• Historical Special Tram Trips Special fare rides on historic tram vehicles (Gothawagen, DüWAG, KSW) and private charters including wedding tram rentals, with proceeds supporting preservation of historic rolling stock.
• SRS Souvenirs Tram-themed merchandise sold through the SRS customer office, including videos, books about the Schöneicher and Woltersdorf tramways, playing cards, tie pins, and postcards featuring historic tram motifs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 million passengers transported annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Cottbusverkehr GmbH: Operates public transport in Cottbus, a neighboring Brandenburg city. Comparable as a regional Brandenburg public transport operator with tram and bus services under the VBB tariff umbrella, though serving a different catchment.

Direct peers

• Woltersdorfer Straßenbahn GmbH: Owns the infrastructure and vehicles of Woltersdorf Line 87, which SRS has operated under a 22.5-year transport contract since January 1, 2020. Both entities are small narrow-gauge tram operations serving suburban communities southeast of Berlin, making them the closest structural peer in the market.
• Strausberger Eisenbahn GmbH: Operates a heritage narrow-gauge railway in Strausberg, Brandenburg, connecting Strausberg with Berlin-Hoppergarten. Like SRS, it is a small Brandenburg narrow-gauge heritage railway operating scheduled public transport services under the VBB tariff network.
• Verkehrsbetriebe Potsdam GmbH (ViP): Operates the tram and bus network in Potsdam, the neighboring Brandenburg state capital. ViP is comparable in scale and operational model: a regional tram operator integrated with VBB, serving a similarly sized city-region commuter base.
• Heidelberger Straßen- und Bergbahn GmbH: Operates a small heritage tram and funicular network in Heidelberg. Similar in scale to SRS, with a comparable mix of scheduled public service operations and a strong tourism/heritage component featuring scenic routes and vintage rolling stock.

Emerging players

• Harzer Schmalspurbahnen GmbH (HSB): Operates narrow-gauge heritage railway lines in the Harz Mountains. Comparable as a German narrow-gauge railway operator where heritage operation intersects with scheduled public transport, though HSB's network is materially larger and more tourism-driven.
• Mecklenburgische Bäderbahn Molli GmbH: Operates a heritage steam-powered railway between Bad Doberan and Kühlungsborn on the Mecklenburg coast. Comparable as a small German heritage railway operator combining scheduled public transport with seasonal tourism demand.

Broad incumbents

• ÜSTRA Hannoversche Verkehrsbetriebe AG: Operates the tram (Stadtbahn) and bus network in Hannover. A larger tram operator with the same business model (scheduled public transport under regulated fares, integrated regional tariffs), serving as a benchmark for how SRS could scale operations.
• Augsburger Verkehrsgesellschaft / Stadtwerke Augsburg: Operates the Augsburg tram network through its subsidiary Augsburger Verkehrsgesellschaft. Comparable as a German mid-sized municipal tram operator running scheduled public transport with regulated fares and integrated ticketing.
• Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe (LVB) GmbH: Operates the tram and bus network in Leipzig. A larger German municipal tram operator with similar municipal ownership and VBB-comparable tariff integration, illustrating a regional tier of public transport operator above SRS's niche.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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