The new-look Schlappinbach Bridge

The new-look Schlappinbach Bridge

The Schlappinbach Bridge near Klosters has been completely renovated. The video shows the highlights of the final night shift in October 2022 and provides interesting facts about the work in an interview with Karl Baumann, Head of Engineering Structures i

Ready. Steady. Split!

Ready. Steady. Split!

From the time of the change of timetable on 11 December 2022, RhB will be using multiple-unit trains. During trial operation, I take a look at the process from the perspective of a passenger. Will I get along? Will I find my train? An experience report.

Christmas gifts from RhB - our Top 5

Christmas gifts from RhB - our Top 5

For RhB lovers, there is a colourful bouquet of wonderful gifts that will make everyone’s eyes sparkle at Christmas. I would like to present you my Top 5 Christmas gifts in this article.

We will roll to success – there’s no doubt

We will roll to success – there’s no doubt

“We wouldn't be attempting it if we didn’t think we would be successful.” The nocturnal sufferings and joys of a project manager at Stadler. Florian Thieme and the long road to the world record attempt.

As if it had been painted: the key visual for Märklin’s world record attempt

As if it had been painted: the key visual for Märklin’s world record attempt

This is what usually happens: Rhaetian Railway presents new multiple units such as the “Capricorn”, then Märklin, as the leading model railway builder. presents its model thereof as an exact copy, right down to the last detail, for the LGB garden railway.

Powerful Capricorns – with ABB drive solution on board

Powerful Capricorns – with ABB drive solution on board

The right technology is needed for the longest passenger train in the world to run smoothly on the big day, particularly in the area of electric drives and power generation and distribution. ABB is one of the main partners on board the 25 new Capricorn tr

On home ground in front of your own station

On home ground in front of your own station

For him, the world record attempt is literally taking place on his own doorstep: Ueli Nyffenegger, Head of Operations for New Albula Tunnel Construction. He is at home at the construction station in Preda, where a new tunnel is being built.

Cleans stone by stone: the “Capricorn” RM76 from SERSA

Cleans stone by stone: the “Capricorn” RM76 from SERSA

The railcars to be used for the world record attempt are part of the latest generation of “Capricorn” trains. But there is another machine called “Capricorn,” which has been in indispensable service for much longer.

The man in charge of 25 multiple-unit trains and 100 carriages

The man in charge of 25 multiple-unit trains and 100 carriages

Much depends on train driver Andreas Kramer, who’s been with the Rhaetian Railway since 2010 and is responsible for testing and commissioning the company’s trains. He it is who’ll be in the driver’s cab of the world’s longest passenger train on 29 October