Last updated: November 10, 2026
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VBZ runs the trams, trolleybuses and buses of the city of Zurich, and its pages sit inside the city website. There you open line pages, read disruption and diversion notices and download network plans for the city network. Ticket sales and live trip planning run through the ZVV channels that cover the region.
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Is VBZ down right now?
VBZ down reports concern the city pages: a line page that will not load or a missing disruption notice before the commute. This page follows the VBZ status for the pages inside the Zurich city website. Reports stay modest, so a small cluster around one line already tells a story.
Works and events in the city push many riders to these pages at once. When a notice lags behind the real diversion, reports climb even though the site itself runs. The comments show which line or page fails for others.
Is VBZ down for me or everyone?
Open another page of the city website, since the VBZ pages share its platform. If only one line page breaks while others load, that page has a local fault.
Where does VBZ post disruption and diversion notices?
Current disruptions sit in the traffic information area of the VBZ pages, sorted by line. Each notice names the blocked stretch, the replacement route and the expected end of the works. Planned works appear there days ahead, while accidents land as short notes.
What can you find on a VBZ line page?
A line page shows the route across the city, the stop list and the service pattern of that line. When every city page stalls at the same moment, a VBZ outage on the shared platform is the likely cause. It links the timetable and flags the stops with step-free access for wheelchairs and prams. Notes about works on that line repeat at the top of the page.
How do you read the network plan downloads?
The plan files show every city line in colour with its stop sequence and change points. A night network plan covers the weekend night lines as a separate file. Download the plan before a trip and it stays readable in tunnels without a signal.
Does VBZ run extra services for big events?
Yes, event pages list extra trams and buses for stadium matches, concerts and the Street Parade. Normal tickets and passes stay valid on the extra services.
Common VBZ Problems and Fixes
Missing notices and broken downloads make up most VBZ page complaints. These fixes use the city site structure and the wider ZVV channels.
The disruption notice for your line is missing
Refresh the traffic information page fully, because browsers keep an older copy of that list. Then check the ZVV app alerts for the same line, since short faults appear there first. A diversion can also hide under the notice of a crossing line.
A line page ends in a not found error
Enter the line through the network overview instead of an old bookmark. The city site reshuffles its page paths in updates, and saved links rot quickly. Search the site by line number plus the word line to land on the fresh page.
The network plan PDF opens as a blank file
Let the download finish fully before you open the file, since the plan is a heavy document. Open it in a dedicated reader app when the browser viewer shows white pages. A second download on Wi-Fi fixes most broken copies.
The site search finds no stop or line
Search with the plain line number or the stop name without extra words. The city search ranks general council pages above transport pages, so add the word VBZ to your query. The network overview lists every line as a fallback entry point.
Event services do not appear before a match
Event pages go live close to the event day, and early visits show nothing yet. Look again on the day itself under the event section of the VBZ pages. The ZVV app also flags event extras inside the connection results.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the VBZ pages inside the city website?
VBZ belongs to the city of Zurich, so its pages live inside the city site structure. Fares and trip planning sit with the ZVV network instead. Both link to each other for the missing parts.
What is the difference between VBZ and ZVV?
VBZ drives the trams and buses inside the city. ZVV is the fare and planning network for the whole Zurich region. Your ticket comes from ZVV, your tram comes from VBZ.
How do I report a problem at a city stop?
The city site carries a report form for damaged stops, shelters and displays. Note the stop name and the line numbers that serve it. Urgent safety faults belong to the phone line printed at the stop.
Is there a separate VBZ app?
No, trip planning and tickets run through the ZVV app for the whole region. The VBZ pages add city detail like works notices and event services.
Does VBZ publish its works plans ahead of time?
Yes, planned works sit in the traffic information area before they start. Entries name the lines, the stretch and the replacement route.
Can I download a plan of the night network?
Yes, the night network plan is a separate file beside the day plan. It shows the weekend night lines and their change points. Night services can carry a surcharge on top of normal tickets.