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Swiss Railway Journeys

Season 6 2003 - 2004

  • 2003-01-01T05:00:00Z on Travel Channel
  • 1h
  • 2h (2 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Documentary
Swiss Railway Journeys is a captivating series showcasing the beautiful Swiss countryside as seen from its immaculate railways. First stop is Canton Ticino where visitors can admire the Italian influenced architecture before travelling high into the Alps through densely wooded valleys to marvel at this spectacular mountain range. Until the advent of railway engineering in the 1880's it was impossible for travellers to cross the Alpine backbone from Northern Europe to Italy during winter. Now the route can be seen in its entirety from the dramatic scenery from the heart of the Confederation to the Mediterranean in the south. Also on the itinerary is the glamorous resort of St Moritz, the breathtaking Albula Line with its lofty viaducts spiral tunnels and deep gorges and the beautiful Entelbuch valley. Swiss Railway Journeys offers more options than a Swiss Army Knife.

2 episodes

Season Premiere

2003-01-01T05:00:00Z

6x01 The Bex Villars Bretaye Railway

Season Premiere

6x01 The Bex Villars Bretaye Railway

  • 2003-01-01T05:00:00Z1h

The steep slopes on either side of Switzerland's Rhone valley are a paradise for visitors in both winter and summer, and the area is fortunate in having a variety of small colourful trains which enable us to make voyages of discovery around the region. The first of our two part look at the Transports Publics du Chablais concentrates on the BVB line which runs from the important village of Bex to the year-round resort of Villars, and then up to the Col de Bretaye.

2004-01-01T05:00:00Z

6x02 The Aigle Line

6x02 The Aigle Line

  • 2004-01-01T05:00:00Z1h

More journeys along the picturesque railway lines of Switzerland. The scenic Chablais region is fortunate in having its own private railway company, the Transports Publics du Chablais, with four subsidiaries operating from Bex and Aigle to a variety of scenic mountain resorts. In this second visit to the TPC, we explore the three lines which run out of Aigle.

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