Treib–Seelisberg railway

The Treib–Seelisberg railway (German: Treib–Seelisberg-Bahn; TSB) is a funicular railway in the canton of Uri, Switzerland. The line links Treib, on Lake Lucerne, with Seelisberg on the mountain 330 m above. At Treib the funicular connects with regular passenger boats of the Schifffahrtsgesellschaft des Vierwaldstättersees, which connect it to Lucerne and other lakeside communities.[1]

Treib-Seelisberg-Bahn
Overview
Other name(s)Standseilbahn Treib–Seelisberg
Statusin operation
OwnerTreib-Seelisberg-Bahn AG
LocaleLake Lucerne, Switzerland
Termini
  • "Treib (Talstation)"
  • "Seelisberg (Bergstation)"
Stations2
Websiteseelisberg.com
Service
Typefunicular
Operator(s)Treib-Seelisberg-Bahn AG
Rolling stock2
History
Opened30 May 1916
(108 years ago)
 (1916-05-30)
Technical
Track length1,149 metres (3,770 ft)
Number of tracks1 with passing loop
Track gaugeMetre (3 ft 3+38 in)
Electrificationfrom opening
Highest elevation770 m (2,530 ft)
Maximum incline38%
Interchange between paddle steamer and funicular at Treib.

The line was granted its concession in 1910, with construction starting in 1914 and the line was opened in 1916. The current cars were supplied in 1965 and refurbished in 1992, whilst the control system was replaced in 1996.[2]

Operation

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The line has the following specifications:[1][2]

Feature Value
Number of cars 2
Number of stops 2
Configuration Single track with passing loop
Track length 1,149 metres (3,770 ft)
Rise 330 metres (1,083 ft)
Maximum gradient 38%
Track gauge 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+38 in) metre gauge
Speed 2.5 to 3.5 metres per second (8.2 to 11.5 ft/s)
Journey time 6 mins to 8 mins
Capacity 900 persons in each direction per hour

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Eisenbahnatlas Schweiz. Verlag Schweers+Wall GmbH. 2012. pp. 22–23. ISBN 978-3-89494-130-7.
  2. ^ a b "Technik" [Technology] (in German). Seelisberg Tourismus / Treib-Seelisberg-Bahn AG. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
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