Bernina Railway Line
Sector: Mass Transit • Location: Chur to Tirano, Switzerland and Italy
Source: Quartz
The Bernina railway line is part of the Rhaetian Railway in Switzerland and Italy, crossing the Bernina Pass at 2,253 meters above sea level. It is the highest railway crossing of the Alps operated year-round without cog wheels or racks. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers panoramic train services.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Mass Transit, Rail
- Location
- Chur to Tirano, Switzerland and Italy
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Quartz
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Original status | operational |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Bernina railway line is part of the Rhaetian Railway in Switzerland and Italy, crossing the Bernina Pass at 2,253 meters above sea level. It is the highest railway crossing of the Alps operated year-round without cog wheels or racks. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers panoramic train services. |
Original sector | Built Environment |
Location
Country | Switzerland and Italy |
City | Chur to Tirano |
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Source | Quartz |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Mass Transit, Rail |
Article published date | 2026-07-16 |
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