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The scenic route
Rhaetian Railway is an outstanding technical, architectural and environmental ensemble embody not only the achievements of civil engineering and construction equipment, but also the success achieved in harmony with the environment.
In 2008, the Rhaetian Railway was included in the World Heritage List. Over the 67-kilometer railway line Albula passing on the north-western part of Switzerland, built the tunnel 42, 144 bridges and viaducts. Over the 61-kilometer line Bernina built 13 tunnels and 52 bridges and viaducts.
Albula railway line, which is a one-track path, runs through the canton of Grisons, interconnected Thusis at an altitude of 697 m above sea level and SPA-resort of St. Moritz, at an altitude of 1774 m above sea level. Albula railway, construction of which began in the fall of 1898, was opened on July 1, 1903.
Bernina railway line, which is also a one-track path, connects the SPA-resort of St. Moritz and Tirana (province of Sondrio, Italy). Railroad crossing, reaching a height of 2,253 meters above sea level - the highest in Europe.
In 1930, the year began operating "Glacier Express» (Glacier Express), which runs between the railway stations of St. Moritz and Zermatt - the two largest mountain resorts. Most of the way Express passes through the Albula-Bernina Rhaetian Railway.
Despite its name, the "Glacier Express" is not a high-speed train (on the contrary, he is known as one of the slowest express trains) and provides comfort during long trips. Route "Glacier Express is one of the most picturesque in the world. During the 7, 5-hour trip by train passengers passing through the tunnel 91, 291 Bridge and the Oberalp Pass is the highest point (located at an altitude of 2033 meters above sea level).
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In 2008, the Rhaetian Railway was included in the World Heritage List. Over the 67-kilometer railway line Albula passing on the north-western part of Switzerland, built the tunnel 42, 144 bridges and viaducts. Over the 61-kilometer line Bernina built 13 tunnels and 52 bridges and viaducts.
Albula railway line, which is a one-track path, runs through the canton of Grisons, interconnected Thusis at an altitude of 697 m above sea level and SPA-resort of St. Moritz, at an altitude of 1774 m above sea level. Albula railway, construction of which began in the fall of 1898, was opened on July 1, 1903.
Bernina railway line, which is also a one-track path, connects the SPA-resort of St. Moritz and Tirana (province of Sondrio, Italy). Railroad crossing, reaching a height of 2,253 meters above sea level - the highest in Europe.
In 1930, the year began operating "Glacier Express» (Glacier Express), which runs between the railway stations of St. Moritz and Zermatt - the two largest mountain resorts. Most of the way Express passes through the Albula-Bernina Rhaetian Railway.
Despite its name, the "Glacier Express" is not a high-speed train (on the contrary, he is known as one of the slowest express trains) and provides comfort during long trips. Route "Glacier Express is one of the most picturesque in the world. During the 7, 5-hour trip by train passengers passing through the tunnel 91, 291 Bridge and the Oberalp Pass is the highest point (located at an altitude of 2033 meters above sea level).
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