Gurten Funicular
| Gurtenbahn | |
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| Overview | |
| Type | Funicular |
| Coordinates | 46°55′26″N 7°26′35″E / 46.923831°N 7.443023°ECoordinates: 46°55′26″N 7°26′35″E / 46.923831°N 7.443023°E |
| Stations | 3 |
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| Opened | 1899 |
| Owner | Gurtenbahn AG |
| Operator(s) | Gurtenbahn AG |
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| Track length | 1,058 metres (3,471 ft) |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in) |
| Maximum incline | 34% |
The Gurtenbahn is a funicular railway in the southern suburbs of the Swiss capital city of Bern. The line is owned and operated by the Gurtenbahn AG company.
The line links Wabern, in the municipality of Köniz, with the summit of the Gurten mountain, which overlooks the city of Bern. Wabern can be reached from the city centre by tram, train or car.
The first concession for a line up the Gurten was granted in 1885 but never realized. A second concession was granted in 1893 and the line opened in 1899. In 1931 and 1932 the cars were overhauled and a new drive installed. In 1944 new cars were supplied and the lower station redesigned, with the upper station following in 1949. In 1966 the plant was renewed again.
In 1999 the line was completely rebuilt. All the stations were renovated, the drive was replaced, and new panorama carriages were put into operation.
The line is operated by the Gurtenbahn company.It has the following parameters:
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