The Famous Bernina Express or the Little Red Train of Switzerland
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The Famous Bernina Express or the Little Red Train of Switzerland
The Famous Bernina Express or the Little Red Train of Switzerland
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00:00Welcome to Trending Places.
00:06Today we will talk and see about Bernina Express or the Little Red Train of Switzerland.
00:15Well known by its moniker, the Little Red Train, the Bernina Express was designed to
00:21climb the Swiss Alps with ease.
00:27A testament to engineering work completed more than a century ago, the train is still
00:33able to complete the cliff-clinging Bernina Pass on a route that now has UNESCO World
00:39Heritage status.
00:44When you travel on the Bernina Express, you will enjoy one highlight after another.
00:53There is everything from impressive constructions to spectacular views.
01:01The Bernina Express from Chur, St. Moritz-Walperski-Avo-Tirano connects regions with various languages
01:08and cultures in the most breathtaking way possible to cross the Alps.
01:17The train travels slowly and winding through beautiful landscape because this is not a
01:22rack railway.
01:27The Bernina Express crosses the Alps at their highest point, ascending to the gleaming glaciers
01:33before descending to Italy's palm trees far below.
01:40By connecting Northern and Southern Europe by train, disparate linguistic and cultural
01:46regions are brought closer together.
01:52The railway is distinctive and well complements the alpine scenery near the Albula and Bernina
01:58Passes.
02:03The 55 tunnels, 196 bridges, and slope gradients of up to 70 per mil are easily passed by the
02:12railway.
02:17The Auspizio Bernina is located at 2,253 meters above sea level, which is the highest point
02:24on the RHB.
02:27Visitors may appreciate the area's cultural and natural settings as well as the most stunning
02:33view of the Alps.
02:38The Thassos-Valpas-Kiavo-Tirano railway line is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
02:46Modern panoramic vehicles let you see unlimited views of the pristine alpine landscape.
02:53Coffee, a sweet treat, or Prosecco, please!
03:02The Bernina Express hears that scream as the minibar gets closer.
03:10A trip in the panoramic car can become a truly gastronomic excursion thanks to the helpful
03:16stewards who are on hand to serve regional specialties.
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