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Furka-Oberalp-Bahn - Route map and facts

Route map

Facts about the Furka-Oberalp-Bahn

Openings
Mergers
Closures
Brig - Gletsch (BFD)* 1914-06-30
Göschenen - Andermatt (SchB)* 1917-07-12
Andermatt - Disentis (FO)* 1926-06-19
Gletsch - Andermatt (FO)* 1926-07-04
Merger SchB/FO > FO1961-01-01
Oberwald - Gletsch - Realp+ 1981-10-12
Oberwald - Basistunnel - Realp* 1982-06-25
ElectrificationGöschenen - Andermatt1917-07-12
Andermatt - Oberalpsee1940-10-21
Disentis - Tschamut-Selva1940-10-21
Tschamut-Selva - Oberalpsee1941-05-29
Andermatt - Realp1941-10-03
Brig - Niederwald1941-10-11
Niederwald - Oberwald1941-11-14
Oberwald - Realp1942-07-01
Technical factsType of operation adhesion and cogwheel
Gauge1000 mm
Length 99941 m
Maximum gradient adhesion4.0 %
Maximum gradient rack line11.0 %
Maximum gradient Andermatt - Göschenen17.9 %
Lowest point (Brig)671 m
Highest point (Oberalppasshöhe)2033 m
Minimum radius 70 m
Rack system Abt
Power system 11 kV alternating current 16 2/3 Hz
Bridges 87
Tunnel 17
Official time-table number 610, 612, 617

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CH-3900 Brig

Tel: +41 (0)27 922 81 11
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Author: Stefan Dringenberg, last change on 2001-08-21