Gurtenbahn funicular
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| Overview | |
| Type | Funicular |
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| Stations | 3 |
| Operation | |
| Opened | 1899 |
| Owner | Gurtenbahn AG |
| Operator(s) | Gurtenbahn AG |
| Technical | |
| Track length | 1,058 metres (3,471 ft) |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in) |
| Maximum incline | 34% |
The Gurtenbahn is a funicular railway in the southern suburbs of the Swiss capital city of Bern. The line is owned and operated by the Gurtenbahn AG company.[1][2]
The line links Wabern, in the municipality of Köniz, with the summit of the Gurten mountain, which overlooks the city of Bern. Wabern can be reached from the city centre by tram, train or car.[1][2]
History
The first concession for a line up the Gurten was granted in 1885 but never realized. A second concession was granted in 1893 and the line opened in 1899. In 1931 and 1932 the cars were overhauled and a new drive installed. In 1944 new cars were supplied and the lower station redesigned, with the upper station following in 1949. In 1966 the plant was renewed again.[1][3]
In 1999 the line was completely rebuilt. All the stations were renovated, the drive was replaced, and new panorama carriages were put into operation.[1]
Operation
The line is operated by the Gurtenbahn company.It has the following parameters:[1][4]
| Number of cars | 2 |
| Number of stops | 3 (at terminals and passing loop) |
| Configuration | Single track with passing loop |
| Track length | 1,058 metres (3,471 ft) |
| Rise | 267 metres (876 ft) |
| gradient | 34% |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in) |
| Capacity | 120 passengers per car |
| Maximum speed | 8 metres per second (26.2 ft/s) |
| Travel time | 5 minutes |
See also
References
External links
Media related to Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. at Wikimedia Commons- Official web site of the Gurtenbahn (in German)
