St. Moritz–Corviglia Funicular

The St. Moritz–Corviglia Funicular (German: Standseilbahn St. Moritz–Corviglia; STMC) is a funicular railway in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. The line links the town of St. Moritz with the Corviglia summit and ski area, and comprises two sections of differing gauge, with passengers changing cars at the intermediate station of Chantarella.[1]

Standseilbahn St.Moritz–Corviglia
Technical
Line length2,052 metres (6,732 ft)
Track lengthLower section: 436 metres (1,430 ft)
Upper section: 1,616 metres (5,302 ft)
Track gaugeLower section: 1,200 mm (3 ft 11 14 in)
Upper section: 1,440 mm (4 ft 8 1116 in)
Maximum incline45.6%

At Corviglia, the funicular connects with an aerial tramway to the summit of Piz Nair.

Operation

The line is operated by the Oberengadiner Bergbahnen and has the following parameters:[1]

Lower section Upper section
Number of stops 2 2
Configuration Single track with passing loop Single track with passing loop
Track length 436 metres (1,430 ft) 1,616 metres (5,302 ft)
Rise 160 metres (520 ft) 480 metres (1,570 ft)
Maximum gradient 45% 45.6%
Track gauge 1,200 mm (3 ft 11 14 in) 1,440 mm (4 ft 8 1116 in)
Number of cars 2 single-section cars 2 two-section cars
Capacity 100 passengers per car 200 passengers per car
Speed 5.5 metres per second (18 ft/s) 6.5 metres per second (21.3 ft/s)
Journey time 2 mins 6.5 mins

See also

References

  1. "StMC - St.Moritz Corviglia". funimag.com. Retrieved 2012-09-05.


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