Information on railway operations

Starting from 6 November 2020 the Italian administrative region Lombardy implements extensive restrictions on public life due to the ongoing COVID pandemic. All restaurants and shops must be closed. Leaving the train station in Tirano upon arrival from Switzerland is not permitted anymore. Due to the current situation in Lombardy, an extensive relaxation of these restrictions is not expected until after Christmas. Therefore, the Bernina Express will only run between Chur and Campocologno (Swiss-Italian border station) starting from 6 November 2020. The same restrictions apply to all regional train services as well as our “Bernina Panorama Winter” service. We recommend our customers to board the trains in Poschiavo or Le Prese.

Mandatory use of masks

Since 6 July 2020, all customers must wear a mask to protect their fellow passengers and themselves during their journey in trains, buses, trams, ships and cable cars. The only exceptions to the mask requirement are children up to the age of twelve years and persons who are not allowed to wear a mask for medical reasons.

Eating and drinking is still allowed on public transport - during this time the mask can be removed. In order to protect fellow travellers and themselves, customers are responsible for ensuring that they are equipped with masks when travelling by public transport.

Hygiene and safety

The protection of passengers and employees continues to be the top priority. The cleaning of the trains has been intensified. Several times a day, contact surfaces and surfaces such as handrails, buttons, tables, armrests and toilets are cleaned and disinfected. Cleaning is also carried out more frequently at the stations. Passengers also have the opportunity to wash their hands in the open WC facilities at the stations in accordance with the regulations. Disinfectant dispensers have been installed at staffed stations.In accordance with the FOPH guidelines, a hygiene mask must be worn for public transport from the age of 12. Passengers are responsible for having and wearing a protective mask. Passengers buy tickets online, in apps or from vending machines and pay contactlessly at ticket counters. The protection concept of public transport is based on the personal responsibility and solidarity of the travellers. If they adhere to the measures described above, they can travel safely on Swiss public transport.

The RhB sales handbook tells you all about the Rhaetian Railway. The Glacier Express sales handbook offers specific facts about this legendary train, including bus routes and information on loudspeaker announcements. Both handbooks can be obtained by clicking here.

2021:

Download RhB/Bernina Express Sales Manual 2021 [EN]

下载RhB铁路/伯尔尼纳快车 2021年销售手册 [CN]

Download RhB/Bernina Express Sales Manual 2021 [KR]

Download RhB/Bernina Express Sales Manual 2021 [TH]

Download RhB/Bernina Express Sales Manual 2021 [ID]

Download Sales Manual Glacier Express 2021 [EN]

Rhaetian Railway makes image pictures and event photos freely available to media representatives for use in their reports.

Please note the rules regarding publication: All images must be tagged with "(c) Rhaetian Railway" and – if available – details of the photographer. In addition, the picture may not be used in connection with political topics or in a context that could damage the image of Rhaetian Railway.

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