“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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
The Capricorn multiple unit 3133 is running in a special livery. But it doesn’t just stand out because of its special look. Inside the train, passengers can look forward to the unique “Palü Stübli”.
The days of construction sites are over: the Bahnhofplatz on Alp Grüm shines in new splendour. Visitors can look forward to a viewing point that does justice to the surrounding area and the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
When travelling on our trains, you often quite rightly pay attention to the beautiful landscape of Graubünden. And the stations tend to get forgotten about in the process. That’s why we’d like to introduce you to five of the most beautiful RhB stations in
Functioning air conditioning, safe arrival and trains that run on time. Conveniences that are a matter of course for passengers. Luca Della Ca and his colleagues work in the background every day to ensure this level of convenience.