RhB’s attempt to set a world passenger train length record was a success. Several thousand visitors and railroad fans attended the Bergün festival party or lined the route to witness this unique journey. It is reported by Railway Supply magazine with reference to Kurier Kolejowy.

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As we reported earlier, 25 four-car Capricorn trains from the leading Swiss manufacturer Stadler, coupled into a record-breaking 1,906 meters long train, set off from the Albula Tunnel, making an impressive journey over the Landwasser Viaduct.

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“After intensive training, we are delighted to be able to set this world record. Not only did we have a great railway festival here in Bergün, but thanks to our dedicated partners and sponsors, as well as an incredibly dedicated team, we were able to introduce an innovative mountain railway to the world,” said Renato Fasciati, Director of RhB. The success of the world record was officially confirmed on the spot by representatives of the Guinness Book of Records. The entry reads: “the longest narrow-gauge passenger train”.

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The whole event, which was watched by thousands of people, was carefully planned long ago. At last, the train went exactly as the organizers had hoped and planned. The event was also timed to coincide with the 175th anniversary of railways in Switzerland.

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