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The Zermatt–Sunnegga Funicular, also known as the Standseilbahn Zermatt–Sunnegga, or short SunneggaExpress, is an underground funicular railway in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. It links a lower station in the resort village of Zermatt, with an upper station at 2293 m Sunnegga, 698 m above, and forms the first link in the route to the Sunnegga Paradise ski area.[1] The funicular was heavily modernized by Doppelmayr in 2013.[2]
| Standseilbahn Zermatt–Sunnegga | |
|---|---|
 funicular in 2016 | |
| Overview | |
| Other name(s) | Sunnegga-Express |
| Status | In operation |
| Owner | Zermatt Bergbahnen AG (since 2002); Standseilbahn Zermatt-Sunnegga AG (1980-2001) |
| Locale | Zermatt, Switzerland |
| Termini |
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| Stations | 2 |
| Service | |
| Type | funicular railway; underground railway |
| Operator(s) | Zermatt Bergbahnen AG |
| Rolling stock | 2 for 200 passengers each |
| History | |
| Opened | 28 December 1980 |
| Enhancements | 2013 |
| Technical | |
| Track length | 1,545 metres (5,069 ft) |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) |
| Electrification | Since opening |
| Operating speed | 12 metres per second (39.4 ft/s) |
| Highest elevation | 2,293 m (7,523 ft) |
| Maximum incline | 63% |
The line has the following properties:[1]
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of cars | 2 |
| Number of stops | 2 |
| Configuration | Single track with passing loop |
| Track length | 1,545 metres (5,069 ft) |
| Rise | 698 metres (2,290 ft) |
| Average gradient | 48.7% |
| Maximum gradient | 63.3% |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) |
| Capacity | 200 passengers per car |
| Maximum speed | 12 metres per second (39.4 ft/s) [2] |
| Travel time | 3 minutes |
The funicular is operated by Zermatt Bergbahnen AG since 2002, after it absorded Standseilbahn Zermatt-Sunnegga AG that built it.
