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Clearing ice in tunnels

Clearing ice in tunnels

In winter, ice regularly forms in the railway tunnels. This ice has to be removed to allow trains to run safely. The Rhaetian Railway’s track maintenance staff do this with pickaxes and telescopic poles.

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Far away but still live

Far away but still live

The RhB live stream impresses railway fans all over the world

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Our commitment to protecting eagle owls

Our commitment to protecting eagle owls

The wingspan of an eagle owl is both impressive and dangerous. Every year, eagle owls die because they get too close to our overhead lines. That’s why we have teamed up with the Swiss Ornithological Institute in Sempach to reduce the risk to eagle owls.

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What exactly is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

What exactly is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

The Rhaetian Railway in the Albula/Bernina Landscapes is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Just like the Grand Canyon, the Palace of Versailles and the Great Barrier Reef. But how does something become a World Heritage Site and what exactly does that mean?

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The Brusio Circular Viaduct – a portrait

The Brusio Circular Viaduct – a portrait

The 143-metre circular viaduct is located below Brusio station. Its curves fascinate visitors from all over the world. Allow us to tell you a little more about it.

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Young adders in the Engadin

Young adders in the Engadin

Exciting pictures from the double-track section Bever – Samedan. The adders have come through the construction work of recent years very well. The snakes once again have their habitat all to themselves. And they have offspring.

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Travelling with your dog – pure stress or a bundle of fun?

Travelling with your dog – pure stress or a bundle of fun?

All dog owners want to take their dog with them when they go on a trip. Here in the Swiss canton of Graubünden, you can enjoy the wonderful natural surroundings – perfect for a walk with your four-legged friend. But what do you need to be aware of when tr

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Why a Scot is interested in sound in our driver’s cab

Why a Scot is interested in sound in our driver’s cab

There are locomotive simulators that we use to train prospective train drivers. However, there are also simulators that anyone can purchase for home use: welcome to the world of gamers!

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Railway workers’ sports clubs

Railway workers’ sports clubs

In the middle of the Second World War, a number of RhB sports fans decided to set up a railway workers’ sports club in Davos. Today there are two sports clubs in Graubünden: ESV Chur and ESV Rätia. And we would like you to meet them today.

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A train driver on the water and a captain on rails

A train driver on the water and a captain on rails

Luca Raselli works as a train driver for RhB and in his spare time as a captain on the “Sassalbo” on Lake Poschiavo. He explains the parallels between working as a train driver and as a captain.

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