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UNESCO Heritage "Rhaetian Railway in the Albula/Bernina landscapes" 
The Albula and Bernina lines between Thusis and Tirano are excellent and technically innovative examples showing how the high alpine landscape was opened up and are among the most spectacular narrow gauge railways in the world.The World Heritage Committee of UNESCO has definitively included “Rhaetian Railway in the Albula/Bernina landscapes” into its list of world heritage sites. This means that the RhB is the third railway in the world to receive the UNESCO world heritage distinction.  Glacier Express 
Known around the world, the 'slowest fast train' on its marvellous journey across the roof of Europe, from the Bernina mountain range to mount Matterhorn, is the closest thing to a flight over the Alps. The 270km trip from Pontresina to Zermatt takes you right along the Alps, negotiating 291 bridges and 91 tunnels along the way. Travelling along the mighty valley basins cut by the Rhine and Rhône rivers, the Glacier Express passes through one of the vastest Alpine areas. Seat reservation is mandatory on all Glacier Express trains and can be made at any Swiss train station or travel agent's Bernina Express 
Travel from north to south or in the opposite direction, from spring to summer, from summer to autumn, or from autumn to winter. Experience travelling by train at its best, passing through various seasons and cultures. Start the only train journey crossing the Alps from either Chur or Pontresina. The Bernina Express will take you to the highest train line crossing the Alps and cover one of the steepest gradients (7%) any train around the globe does without rack-and-pinion assistance. Seat reservation is mandatory on Bernina Express trains Given that Bernina Express rides are in very high demand, we recommend early reservation of seats, in particular for groups. Single Seats On Bernina Express trains that are not subject to mandatory seat reservation, single seats may still be reserved in both 1st and 2nd class. Single seats, including the Tirano-Lugano bus ride in either direction, may also be reserved through electronic booking systems (such as EPR or START).in all of Europe. Special offers of the Rhaetian Railway Special journeys Charter carriages Rhaetian Railway Pontresina Phone +41 (0)81 288 53 36 Web: www.rhb.ch |
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Rhaetian Railway
