🚆 4K High-speed cab ride followed by a journey through the oldest Swiss railway tunnel (Bern-Basel)

Welcome aboard the IC61 in Bern! Shortly after our departure, we'll enter the high-speed-line (NBS) between Mattstetten and Rothrist, where we'll reach speeds of up to 200km/h. Our first stop, Olten, follows just shortly after the NBS ends. The following route couldn’t be more different from the high-speed section before: Since the Hauenstein base tunnel - Switzerlands first base tunnel - is partially closed for maintenance work, our train is diverted over the mountain. A quiet and rural single-track section up the hill brings us to the tunnel portal of Switzerlands first railway tunnel. Construction started in 1853, and the tunnel was completed by 1858. The majority of the line used to be double-track, which is evident in tunnels and on bridges that are wide enough for two tracks. Today, the route is single-track and only used by the local train S9 ("Läufelfingerli"), a few cargo trains, and when the base tunnel is closed, as it is case today. We rejoin the main line at Sissach, with a stop in Liestal, before reaching our terminus in Basel. A cab ride with many contrasts awaits you. Sit back and enjoy the beautiful Swiss summer!

Locomotive: SLM Re 460 (operated from control car)

Train stops at:
Bern
Olten
Liestal
Basel

Any questions? Just ask! Like what you see? Please like, subscribe and click the bell next to the subscription button to get notified instantly about new uploads! You can follow me on X and Instagram @swisscabrides !

All content is original content created by me and/or my affiliates and ANY use outside this channel requires written permission from me.

#RailwayEmotions #Switzerland #SBBCFFFFS