Niesenbahn funicular

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Niesenbahn
Overview
Type Funicular
Locale Canton of Bern
Switzerland
Termini Mülenen
Niesen Kulm
Stations 3
Operation
Opening 1910
Owner Niesenbahn AG
Operator(s) Niesenbahn AG
Technical
Line length 3.5 km (2.2 mi)
Track gauge 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in)
Highest elevation 2,336 m (7,664 ft)
Maximum incline 68%
The funicular above Mülenen station

The Niesenbahn funicular is a funicular railway in the canton of Bern, Switzerland. It links a lower terminus, in the village of Mülenen and adjacent to Mülenen station on the Lötschberg railway line, with an upper terminus at the summit of the Niesen mountain. The line is owned and operated by the Niesenbahn AG.[1][2][3]

Construction of the line commenced in 1906, and it opened in 1910.[4]

Operation

The line operates from late April to mid November, with cars operating every 30 minutes between 08:00 and 17:00. A 15 minute interval service is provided at busy periods, and evening services are operated on some days.[5]

The line comprises two sections, and has the following parameters:[1][2][3]

Lower section Upper section
Number of cars 2 2
Number of stops 2 2
Configuration Single track with passing loop Single track with passing loop
Track length 2,112 m (6,929 ft) 1,388 m (4,554 ft)
Rise 975 m (3,199 ft) 667 m (2,188 ft)
Maximum gradient 66% 68%
Track gauge 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in) metre gauge 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in) metre gauge
Speed 2.9 m/s (9.5 ft/s) 2.0 m/s (6.6 ft/s)
Journey time 13 mins 12.5 mins
Capacity 60 passengers per car; 240 persons in each direction per hour 60 passengers per car; 240 persons in each direction per hour

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "NB Neisenbahn". Funimag. Retrieved 2013-05-24. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "61,034 Mülenen - Schwandegg, Mülenen funicular". Swiss Inventory of Ropeways (in German). Swiss Confederation. Retrieved 2013-05-24. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "61,035 Schwandegg - Niesen Kulm, Mülenen funicular". Swiss Inventory of Ropeways (in German). Swiss Confederation. Retrieved 2013-05-24. 
  4. ↑ "Infos Niesen Funicular". Niesenbahn AG. Retrieved 2013-05-24. 
  5. ↑ "Timetable Niesen Funicular". Niesenbahn AG. Retrieved 2013-05-24. 

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Coordinates: 46°38′22″N 7°41′25″E / 46.639356°N 7.69021°E / 46.639356; 7.69021

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