In Switzerland, the Gornergrat train ascends 4,900 feet from Zermatt to the Gornergrat summit, making it the second-highest railway in Europe after the Jungfraubahnen. Photograph by Artur Debat, Getty ...

A red train on Landwasser viaduct among alpine mountains and colorful forest at sunset - Denis Belitsky/Shutterstock When it comes to cultural icons, the tiny, landlocked country of Switzerland ...

Why they excel: Swiss trains are world-renowned for punctuality, comfort, and scenic routes, reaching even the most remote ...

All aboard one of the most beautiful rides in the world.

A scenic railway between Switzerland and Italy reveals Alpine valleys and car-free villages lost to time.

U.S. News Insider Tip: Visit the Pradaschier toboggan run in Churwalden at the Arosa Lenzerheide recreation area near the Bernina Express. Open year-round, it's the longest toboggan track in the ...

Besides a new train to London, Swiss national railways, SBB, is also planning to further develop some of its existing cross-border lines.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / WatchThursday, Dec. 25, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV Hosted by veteran traveler and avid train buff Jeff Wilson, "Real Rail Adventures: Swiss Winter Magic" ...

Swiss Rail is betting that Swiss travellers want more access to neighbouring Europe. Its proposed 2027 timetable, due to take ...

These extraordinary train journeys wind through glaciers, Arctic wilderness, dense jungles, and towering mountain passes.

Imagine taking a train from London to Geneva, a direct rail link that would transport you between these cities in five hours via the Channel Tunnel. That’s the intention behind a recently signed ...