St. Moritz–Corviglia funicular
| St.Moritz–Corviglia funicular | |
|---|---|
| Technical | |
| Line length | 2,052 metres (6,732 ft) |
| Track length |
Lower section: 436 metres (1,430 ft) Upper section: 1,616 metres (5,302 ft) |
| Track gauge |
Lower section: 1,200 mm (3 ft 11 1⁄4 in) Upper section: 1,440 mm (4 ft 8 11⁄16 in) |
| Maximum incline | 45.6% |
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]
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 1⁄4 in) | 1,440 mm (4 ft 8 11⁄16 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 2 "StMC - St.Moritz Corviglia". funimag.com. Retrieved 2012-09-05.
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Coordinates: 46°30′06″N 9°50′07″E / 46.5018°N 9.8352°E
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