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World record for the Rhaetian Railway with the “world’s longest train”<\/span><\/h1>\n

On Oct. 29, 2022, the Rhaetian Railway (RhB) brought the world’s longest narrow-gauge passenger train on the UNESCO World Heritage route from the Albula Tunnel in Preda to the world-famous Landwasser Viaduct at the outskirts of Filisur under the eyes of thousands of guests and railway enthusiasts who attended the public event in Berg\u00fcn or positioned themselves along the above-mentioned route to experience this unique journey.<\/em> <\/span><\/h3>\n
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BERGUEN, 29OCT22 – Impression of the world record run of the Rhaetian Railway’s longest passenger train (1.91 kilometers) on the UNESCO World Heritage route, the alpine Albula line, in Graubuenden on October 29, 2022 \u00a9 MAYK WENDTswiss-image.ch\/Mayk Wendt<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The RhB ran the Albula line Saturday afternoon, Oct. 29, 2022, with 25 four-part Capricorn railcars from leading Swiss manufacturer Stadler. The record train, 1,906 meters long, was lined up like a string of pearls in the Albula tunnel overnight Friday and Saturday and Saturday morning. It then departed from Preda at 2:20 p.m. Shortly after 3:30 p.m., the record train reached its destination: the spectacular crossing of the Landwasser Viaduct. “After intense preparation, we are overjoyed to have achieved this world record. Not only did we have a wonderful railway festival here in Berg\u00fcn, but we were able to present ourselves worldwide as a fascinating and innovative mountain railway thanks to our dedicated partners, sponsors, and an incredibly committed team,” says Renato Fasciati, director of the FR, shortly after the world record was achieved. The success of the world record was officially confirmed on site by GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS\u2122.<\/span><\/p>\n

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RhB director Renato Fasciati (L) receives the world record diploma from Seyda Subasi. BERGUEN, 29OCT22 – Various activities around the world record attempt of the Rhaetian Railway RhB with the longest passenger train in the world (1.91 km long) on the festival grounds in Berguen on October 29, 2022. \u00a9 MAYK WENDT swiss-image.ch\/Mayk Wendt<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

An impressive railway festival<\/span><\/h2>\n

A festival was set up outside Berg\u00fcn where some 3,000 visitors witnessed the world record attempt. At the festival site, M\u00e4rklin also presented the world record train in mini format-with 25 LGB Capricorn models and a length of 80 meters in 1:22.5 scale. The world record attempt was broadcast on Blick TV with an approximately two-hour program and was picked up by numerous TV stations around the world. More than 120 media representatives from 15 countries followed the world record live.<\/span><\/p>\n

RhB’s partners demonstrated their capabilities at the station itself. For example, track construction company SERSA was present with a track construction machine and a locomotive simulator. Partners ABB and Repower provided information on electric mobility. Siemens made possible a fantastic railway experience with augmented reality. The Albula Railway Museum was open, while M\u00e4rklin and BEMO showed various model railways. The entire railway village of Berg\u00fcn was in motion.<\/span><\/p>\n

Special timetableOn October 29, 2022, a special timetable was applied on the RhB’s Albula line. At the same time, the Albula Pass road between Filisur and La Punt was closed to road traffic from 6 am to 10 pm. Trains will return to normal operation from October 29, 2022. Trains will return to normal operation from Sunday, October 30, 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n

Swiss Railways celebrates 175 years<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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BERGUEN, 29OCT22 – Aerial photo of the world record attempt with the longest passenger train on the UNESCO World Heritage route ‘Albula’ on October 29, 2022 in Beguen in Graubuenden\/Switzerland. \u00a9 PHILIPP SCHMIDLIswiss-image.ch\/Philipp Schmidli<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Facts and figures about the world record<\/span><\/h2>\n