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Footplate rides
Riding up-front
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It's what every railway enthusiast dreams of: Journey beside the driver in the cab of an RhB locomotive through the Albula Valley or along the Bernina Line, the highest railway line in the Alps. You are in the front line instead of just being there – there's also a certificate and snapshots to remember the journey by.
Over 100 years ago, railway pioneers built the Landquart – Davos line, the Albula and Bernina Lines and the line through the Rhine Gorge. Today, these railway lines are still among the most spectacular experiences available on rails – not least thanks to the many attractions: the Solis and Landwasser Viaducts, helical tunnels between Bergün and Preda, Ospizio Bernina, Alp Grüm, the Brusio Circular Viaduct and the Ruinaulta Rhine Gorge.
From 1 May 2023, you can now book footplate rides on the goods railway through the Rhine Gorge, on the Albula and Vereina Lines as well as trips in nostalgic rolling stock (Ge 6/6 I, “C’C’” 414-415) on the Davos – Landquart section. Exclusive footplate rides can also be booked on the Rhine Gorge railway experience in locomotive Ge 4/4 I (BoBo I).
Please note: Due to repair work, the two Crocodile locomotives will be cancelled until further notice. A Ge 4/4 I locomotive (BoBo 1) will be running instead.
A lasting memory: At the end of the day, the RhB will present you with a commemorative certificate and photo.
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The journey on the footplate is in itself the highlight of the day. And there are further highlights to follow such as the souvenir certificate.
Train journey Reichenau – Tamins – Ilanz
You will travel through the untamed Rhine Gorge, along the turquoise-green waters of the Rhine, past rock walls known as 'ruinas' up to 350 metres high.
Albula Line
Even today, the 62-kilometre Albula Line is still considered a masterpiece in terms of railway engineering and routing. The RhB opened the spectacular section of track between Thusis and St. Moritz in 1903, after just five years' construction. The red train climbs over 1,000 metres in altitude – thanks to the Solis Viaduct, Landwasser Viaduct and the helical tunnels between Bergün and Preda – without rack-and-pinion technology.
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Bernina Line
The Bernina Line between St. Moritz and Tirano links northern and southern Europe in a most impressive fashion. For over 100 years now it has been running past mountains, lakes and glaciers down to the palms of Valtellina. The famous panoramic route is a true landmark which has UNESCO World Heritage status.
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Landquart – Davos Platz train ride (with nostalgic train)
The Prättigau line, which opened in 1889 and ran as far as Davos from 1890, is the origin of the Rhaetian Railway’s 385-kilometre network and is thus a historic railway line in Graubünden.
Train journey Samedan – Vereina – Landquart (on a goods train)
Opened in 1999, the Vereina Tunnel forms the heart of the Vereina Line, which connects Prättigau with the Engadin. It is the world’s longest metre-gauge railway tunnel and is used for car transport, passenger and goods railway.
Professional guide
Making your day in the driver's cab a guaranteed success: an experienced engine driver will accompany you during this exclusive railway experience. You will hear stories and anecdotes about the Rhaetian Railway, learn about the Albula/Bernina landscape and its engineering structures.
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Footplate rides on passenger railway
Albula Line with passenger train
| Station | Train 1129 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chur | dep | 9:58 am | |
| St. Moritz | arr | 12:03 pm | |
| Station | Train 1148 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Moritz | dep | 2:02 pm | |
| Chur | arr | 4:04 pm | |
Bernina line
| Station | Train 1625 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Moritz | arr | 10.48 am | |
| Tirano | dep | 1.00 pm | |
| Station | Train 1660 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tirano | arr | 3.00 pm | |
| St. Moritz | dep | 5.11 pm | |
Rhine Gorge/Rhine Gorge Experience train
Footplate rides can be booked from Saturday/Sunday 22.04.2023 until 22.10.2023.
| Return journey 1 | Return journey 2 |
|---|---|
| Train 1723 | Train 1735 |
| Chur dep 8.34 am | Chur dep 10.44 am |
| Ilanz arr 9.23 am | Ilanz arr 11.24 am |
| Train 1726 | Train 1734 |
| Ilanz dep 8.20 | Ilanz dep 11.41 |
| Chur arr 10.28 | Chur arr 12.28 |
| Single trip 1 | Single trip 2 |
|---|---|
| Train 1743 | Train 1758 |
| Chur dep 13.04 | Ilanz dep 16.41 |
| Ilanz arr 13.57 | Chur arr 17.29 |
Prices
| Albula- and Berninaline | |
|---|---|
| Adults | CHF 850.00 |
| Adults with GA travelcard | CHF 800.00 |
| Children aged 12 and over | CHF 700.00 |
| Rhine Gorge | Return Journey | Single trip (only possible in the afternoon) |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | CHF 603.00 | CHF 400.00 |
| Adults with GA travelcard | CHF 580.00 | CHF 380.00 |
| Children aged 12 and over | CHF 500.00 | CHF 350.00 |
The price includes:
- Footplate ride for 1 person between Chur - St. Moritz, St. Moritz - Tirano, Chur - Ilanz or vice versa
- Accompaniment by an experienced member of Rhaetian Railway staff
- Two Rhaetian Railway 1-day passes in 1st class for the outward and return journeys
- Detailed description of route with explanation of signals
- Commemorative certificate with personal photo
Footplate rides on goods railway
Albula Line with a goods train
Bookable from 1 May 2023, Monday to Friday
| Station | Train 5135 | |
|---|---|---|
| Meeting point Landquart, platform 5 | 09.10 am | |
| Journey from Landquart to Landquart Ried | dep | 09.17 am |
| Landquart goods station | dep | 09.54 am |
| Samedan | arr | 01.29 pm |
Rhine Gorge – return journey by goods train
Bookable from 1 May 2023, Monday to Friday
| Station | Train 5737 | |
|---|---|---|
| Meeting point Landquart, platform 8 | 10.40 am | |
| Journey from Landquart to Landquart Ried | dep | 10.48 am |
| Landquart goods station | dep | 11.29 am |
| Ilanz | arr | 01.05 pm |
| Station | Train 5742 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ilanz | dep | 02.01 pm |
| Landquart goods station | arr | 03.02 pm |
Vereina with goods train
Bookable from 1 May 2023, Monday to Friday
| Station | Train 5336 | |
|---|---|---|
| Meeting point Samedan, ramp next to platform 1 | 09.15 am | |
| Samedan | dep | 09.48 am |
| Landquart goods station | arr | 12.48 pm |
Rolling stock
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BoBo II oder BoBo III
- The use of a BoBo II or BoBo III cannot be guaranteed in advance. An Allegra railcar (ABe 8/12), for example, may be used.
Prices of footplate rides on goods railway
| Albula Line, Rhine Gorge Tour, Vereina Line | |
|---|---|
| Adults | CHF 900.00 |
| Adults with GA travelcard | CHF 850.00 |
| Adolescents aged 12 and over | CHF 750.00 |
Included in the price
- Footplate ride for 1 person between Landquart GB – Samedan, return journey Landquart GB – Ilanz – Landquart GB, or Samedan – Vereina – Landquart GB
- Accompanied by an experienced member of Rhaetian Railway staff
- Two Rhaetian Railway day tickets for a return journey in 1st class
- Detailed description of route with explanation of signals
- Commemorative certificate with personal photo
Safety
Please note that getting in and out of the driver’s cab is slightly difficult. There are a few rungs of a ladder to be climbed.
Footplate rides on the goods railway are subject to special safety rules of conduct due to their presence in the track area. You will be informed of the most important safety instructions before your trip.
Changes/cancellations
Journeys on the goods railway may be subject to changes at short notice (e.g. with regard to departure and arrival times or rolling stock) and cancellations. In this case, your booked trip will remain valid and can be taken at a later date.
Footplate rides in nostalgic rolling stock
Timetable
Friday evening: Davos Platz – Landquart on the nostalgic train, 19 May to 20 October 2023 – subject to change
| Station | ||
|---|---|---|
| Meeting point Davos Platz, platform 1 | 05.30 pm | |
| Davos Platz | dep | 06.09 pm |
| Landquart | arr | 07.49 pm |
Saturday morning: Landquart – Davos Platz on the nostalgic train, 13 May to 14 October 2023 – subject to change
| Station | ||
|---|---|---|
| Meeting point Landquart, platform 8 | 05.45 am | |
| Lanquart | dep | 06.18 am |
| Davos Platz | arr | 08.45 am |
Due to repair work, the two Crocodile locomotives will be cancelled until further notice. A Ge 4/4 I locomotive (BoBo 1) will be running instead.
Prices of footplate rides on the nostalgic train
| Davos Platz – Landquart oder Landquart – Davos Platz | Ride on a Rhaetian crocodile | Ride on a Ge 4/4 I locomotive |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | CHF 1 100.00 | CHF 900.00 |
| Adults with GA travelcard | CHF 1 050.00 | CHF 850.00 |
| Adolescents aged 12 and over | CHF 880.00 | CHF 750.00 |
Included in the price
- Footplate ride for 1 person in historical rolling stock (Ge 6/6 I (414, 415)) between Davos Platz – Landquart (Fridays) or Landquart – Davos Platz (Saturdays)
- Accompanied by an experienced member of Rhaetian Railway staff
- Two Rhaetian Railway day tickets for a return journey in 1st class
- Detailed description of route with explanation of signals
- Commemorative certificate with personal photo
Safety
Please note that getting in and out of the driver’s cab is slightly difficult. There are a few rungs of a ladder to be climbed.
Footplate rides in nostalgic rolling stock are subject to special safety rules of conduct due to their presence in the track area. You will be informed of the most important safety instructions before your trip.
Changes/cancellations
Journeys in nostalgic rolling stock may be subject to changes at short notice (e.g. with regard to departure and arrival times or rolling stock) and cancellations. In this case, your booked trip will remain valid and can be taken at a later date.
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Sales
Available via station Ilanz on +41 81 288 43 16.
Please contact the station Ilanz at least 7 days before the desired date.
