🚆 HIGH-SPEED Cab Ride! 200km/h from Bern to Zürich on the NBS under ETCS Level 2 supervision

Do slow trains bore you? Do you like to fly past cars, steel on steel, connecting two big cities faster than any other form of transportation? But you also enjoy the views of Switzerland? Then you're probably right here. ;-)
What you'll see here is the highest regular speed in Switzerland. Why is our top speed "only" 200km/h? Many other railways try to make their trains as fast as possible, while in Switzerland, they go as fast as necessary. The goal behind the integrated schedule in Switzerland is to reduce overall travel time and allow for good connetions in all possible directions, not just raw speed. The NBS (Neubaustrecke, new HSL line Mattstetten - Rothrist, more Info will be displayed during the video) was built so the travel time is reduced under one hour, allowing for perfect connections on the trains that depart hourly or half-hourly. After all, 200km/h is definitely not slow. These speeds with up to 1000 tonnes of steel in the back is still very impressive, even by todays standards.
Today's journey starts in Bern and and soon after departure, our train will already reach the maximum non-ETCS network speed of 160km/h in the Grauholztunnel. Right after the tunnel, the ETCS-equpped NBS starts, allowing for 200km/h, which we will experience up until a few kilometers before Rothrist, the end of the NBS. The rest of our trip to Zurich is mostly in areas between 125 and 140km/h, still far from slow speeds.
Locomotive: SLM Re 460
Train stops at:
Bern
Zurich Main Station
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[@helilebon2383]

Mich beeindruckt, wie der Vogelschiss bei Minute 13:40 im Tunnel mit Spritzwasser und Scheibenwischer vollständig entfernt werden konnte. Danach wieder super-klarer Blick auf die Strecke. Schönes Video mit guter Kamera bei perfektem Wetter. Vielen Dank für die Mühe.

[@zuccheroful]

Wieder mal eine klasse Führerstandsmitfahrt!! Hier ist die Eisenbahn klar im Vorteil gegenüber dem Strassenverkehr!!! So schnell von Bern nach Zürich kommt man auf der Strasse bzw. Autobahn nicht vorran als auf der Schiene!!!! Danke Dir fürs Uploaden und alles gute in die Schweiz!!!!!

[@Zweeble1]

Vielen Dank fürs Mitnehmen bei diesem wunderbaren Bilderbuchwetter! 2007 habe ich 3 Monate für die SBB gearbeitet (Migration eines SBB-eigenen Mailprogramms nach Outlook). Damals war ich für 1 Woche am Rangierbahnhof Muttenz eingesetzt und den Rest der Zeit an verschiedenen Standorten in Bern. Hat mir sehr viel Spass gemacht, es war eine schöne Zeit.

[@AndreiTupolev]

That's some close headways. There's three trains we pass, an Re 460 on single deck stock at 11:59, and then two top & tailing double deck stock at 12:45, and then another pushing double deck stock at 13:39. That's literally like four minutes between them all in the same direction!

[@fetchstixRHD]

Yeah I was impressed by that spacing, they’re making good use of all that infrastructure I see!

[@ZRHTrainspotter]

There is a train every 2 mins per direction!

[@fonfosforka]

@@ZRHTrainspotter better say every full (3 trains) + every half an hour(3 trains) in 2min interval, because between Olten - Bern running 6 trains every hour via NBS, plus 2 trains(correct?) from Olten only via Wanzwil exit to Biel Bienne, on each direction ;-) ETCS level 2 on Rothrist - Mattstetten line make possible 2min takt(30 trains per hour on each direction).

[@TrenoRegionaleVeloce]

ZRH Trainspotter yes

[@ZRHTrainspotter]

AndreiTupolev this yes

[@AndreiTupolev]

Good to see how the quadrupling work is coming along between Olten and Aarau. All four tracks seem to be in use between Olten and Däniken , and they seem to be making good progress with the remainder of it.

[@dieterschroers8914]

Toll, mal nonstop von Bern nach Zürich über die NBS "mitfahren" zu dürfen! Prima Video mit den ganzen Infos-wie immer. Aber man sollte und muss es einfach mal erwähnen. Danke fürs hochladen!

[@Territet]

I must have done this journey hundreds of times, but there is always something new to see. The Eppenburg tunnel looks to be almost complete and the underpass is already in use. Thanks for another excellent video.

[@gab_v250]

The one at 29:25? Will it have ETCS 2 system?

[@juliobucher4568]

Ein Super Video. Überhaupt, das schweizerische Schienennetz ist schon etwas Gewaltiges.

[@zugfotografiethurgau7741]

Endlich kann man auch dieses Video mehrfach schauen, einfach wunderbar!

[@stefanbissig7156]

Chapeau😍😍😍Deine Videos sind einfach top,egal,welche Strecke♥️😍♥️😍

[@chinwanwong4785]

Last year May my last destination in Switzerland is from Bern to Zurich. I love Switzerland. Thank you really love your video

[@bats2rrailroads]

What always amazed me is the quality of trackwork in Switzerland. Not only are the mainlines as smooth as glass the yards, and industry sidings are perfect as well. The double-decker trains are my favorite. Everything is spotless! You don't see paper or trash anywhere! And the scenery is beautiful. I love the Zurich Hauptbahnhof. The restaurant on the main level next to the ticket office is my favorite. Seems like I remember this train arriving on the main level. Changed in the last few years? Have you made any videos going through Baden? I really appreciate the info about where diverging lines are headed. I thought the view out the windows was good, but you have the best seat in the house! Thanks for bringing back so many memories of my rail adventures. I have ridden on a lot of the lines from your videos and I can't wait to get back over and experience it all over again. Thanks and be safe!

[@RailwayEmotions]

There are a few cab rides through Baden available here, some of them cargo and one with the S6 from Baden to Uetikon. Since the DML was opened, the IC1 and IC8 (any many others) go through there instead of the main hall.

[@bats2rrailroads]

Railway Emotions Thanks! I stayed in Baden twice. One of my traveling buddies was born and grew up in Switzerland and he had family in Baden. Last time I was there we stayed at his brothers house. Getting to stay in a home instead of hotels was a real treat. I just love Switzerland. I’ve travelled all around your country and it’s unbelievable how pretty everything is. Thanks again!

[@agems56]

Wow! Smooth as silk! Great video, as always!

[@herrschdefan]

Spektakulär! Danke fürs Hochladen und Mitnehmen! Grüße aus D

[@worldted]

Great train cab ride, and incredible video quality. Big thanks from New York. (Tolle Zug-Taxifahrt und unglaubliche Videoqualität. Vielen Dank aus New York.)

[@steeltrap3800]

"No insects were harmed during the....sod it, nobody's going to believe that. OK, we admit it, we're a track-bound insect Angel of Death". ;-D

[@cesarblumenau]

Congratulations, always a beautiful video from wonderful Switzerland. Greetings from Brazil.

[@Zwetschgenmannei]

Eine rasante Fahrt bei schönem Wetter. Ich finde die Beschriftungen der Abzweigungen und Infos super. Danke für das tolle Video. Ich fahre gerne bei Ihnen mit !!

[@Schnabeltassentier]

Endlich! Wohl das meistgewünschte Video seit es diesen Kanal gibt, und auch ich hab mich mega drauf gefreut, danke! :D

[@RailwayEmotions]

Einmal wurde es nach einer Premiere im Livestream gezeigt, aber nun kannst du es immer und immer wieder ansehen ;-)

[@NyasuNasu]

Very beautiful. Thank you from Canada. I don't know why but these machine and motor noise helps me concentrate and release stress!

[@removock3364]

55 Minuten lang das reine Vergnügen! Herzlichen Dank für das tolle Video und eingeblendeten Infos!

[@davidhopson729]

Hello from the USA. Love your video rides. Keep them coming. I'm always watching!!!!!👍👍❤❤📽

[@michaelkunzi7107]

Super. Vielen herzlichen Dank für die Mitfahrt

[@JoeLikesTrains]

I love the durchmesserlinie the most

[@philipsmith3387]

i have watch alot of the videos and i have enjoyed every one of them so far .how lovely the country isand how clean it is

[@richkinseher298]

Great ride thank you, I love your videos they show just how beautiful your Country is. Stay safe my friend, be happy in your life, All my best.

[@wernerkortmann5355]

Schön, einmal neben den bekannten Grauholz und Heitersberg auch die Namen der anderen Tunnel auf der Strecke zu erfahren. Selbige kenne ich eigentlich aus dem Sommerurlaub gut, jedes mal ca. ein Dutzend mal auf dem Weg von Bern nach Zürich gefahren. Danke.

[@henryheinzjunker8807]

super - jede nacht - auf teleswizz - railway emotions

[@michelledauvergne6830]

Thank you very much for sharing this wonderful travel !

[@slycat1939]

As always another wonderful exciting video from my favorite train driver in Switzerland. I thank you for sharing these trips with us during this virus time. I myself just recently got out of hospital for my legs again. So this gives me something to do and pass the time. The virus is bad here in the USA Kansas City, Kansas again. Mandatory wearing of masks. It doesn't seem to want to leave here. I pray you and your family are well. That the Lord will bless and keep us all and heal all who are sick. Thanks for cleaning the windows after them bug splats :) . Looking forward to your next video. As I always do I rewatch everyone of them dozens of times. God bless. Be safe.

[@yvancharlet3923]

hi @ slycat1939 Take care of yourself ... here in Switzerland the virus still rode but not much admission to hospitals ... seen from here, you are completely irresponsible..I am not talking about you, of course, but your government is completely off the mark ... so put on a mask all ... this is the best protection ... long life to you ..

[@rolfgerig9829]

Superbly done with the viewer in mind, not lacking information , thanks!

[@carolineyildirim6861]

Sehr schnell fahren sie ganz nach meinem Geschmack wenn es um high speed geht also einen Daumen hoch 👍. Das ist eine der besten Aufnahmen 👌

[@robertcoleman4861]

A wonderful rail network so clean & tidy cheer's bob.

[@herbertbasta3578]

Ich habe diese Fahrt wirklich genossen, ich hoffe, dass Sie noch viele Videos drehen!? Ich wohne auch in einem schönen Land, aber die Videos aus anderen Ländern genieße ich auch! Beste Grüsse aus Bad Vöslau, Niederösterreich!

[@herbertbasta3578]

Danke, ich freu mich sehr!

[@reneschneiderAustralia]

Thanks for the video, refreshed great memories of my time in Switzerland. Didn't know of the new underground station in Zuerich HB. Loving it.

[@henryheinzjunker8807]

wonderful - railway emotions . switzer eisenbahn . perfektion - alla minute

[@differentwave3693]

Really enjoyed this ride - thanks for sharing.

[@mylittletrainbc909]

Wow! Thats a very nice high speed cab ride, I enjoy the video.... thanks for sharing.

[@TrenoRegionaleVeloce]

I’ve ridden too. Awesome!! I like this NBS Route.

[@ZRHTrainspotter]

Me too

[@herbertbasta3578]

Ich muss Ihnen Widersprechen, denn ich fahre oft nach Deutschland von Wien nach Hamburg und da hält der ICE an allen großen Stationen!!! Beste Grüße aus Bad Vöslau!

[@greatbritishentertainmentl5636]

Excellent high-speed ride!

[@falkklemm4096]

Hallo . Schöne Schnelltour . Und ich glaube Premiere . Denn ich kann mich nicht erinnern , dass du schon mal in BERN warst oder durch oder Endbahnhof . 👍👏🚄🚂

[@jameswoods9238]

Very nice video; I like the fact that this train (die Durchmesserlinie, english translation roughly, "The through knife line" or "cut through line") didn't stop in Olten or Aarau, (like I was used to it when I lived there), I have been watching a lot of slow Metra (Chicago) train videos, just comparing the trains there to Europe, (they don't compare, although there is a lot of potential for improvement in Chicagoland, as the laid track and right-away is there, just needing money to fund some strategic improvement projects). Seeing the Bern nach Zuerich ICE and also having seen recently an Amsterdam to The Hague passenger train video though are breaths of fresh air in wanting to see and feel a ride on a top flight train and train system.

[@jameswoods9238]

Hopp Schwiez!

[@paulglover1419]

That video made a nice change, I like a non stop fast run.Thank the driver for cleaning the screen, dam birds lol.

[@Xoron]

It's actually insect that get splattered all over the windscreen.

[@RailwayEmotions]

Insects, not birds ;-)

[@scottevans2685]

@@RailwayEmotions Some are probably just about the same size as birds! 😁

[@petercallomon9681]

you get a completely different view when you 4.5x the speed. That means 200km/hr is actually 900km/hr on the screen. I must speed up the Linthal to Ziegelbruecke line in winter.

[@secretariat-13]

Thank you so much, content like this never gets old, you have a good job...

[@johnmcmillan59]

Very smooth, no signal stops.

[@Darth.Palpatine]

grüezi railway emotions, wieder mal ein tolles Video.

[@dr.pingel2447]

Tolles Video. Vor allem ist der Blick nach vorne sehr gut, d.h. wackelfrei! Die Tunnel könnte man kürzen.

[@fralex4765]

Super Video wiedermal von Dir. Gruss aus Düsseldorf Frank

[@henryheinzjunker8807]

super - tour de suisse - comfortable zuhause !!! bravo schweizerische eisenbahn

[@jezbo7827]

Very nice video and really enjoyed watching. Please upload more!

[@dellojulien]

EERST EN VOORAL EEN GROOT COMPLIMENT AAN DE MACHIMIST VOOR HET POETSEN VAN DE VOORRUIT!!! WANT DIT GEBUURT BIJ SOMMIGE BESTUURDERS VEEL TE WEINIG!!!! VERDER EENN PRACHTIGE OPPNAME BEDANK !!GROETJES!!

[@finger3215]

Wow, your videos are kinda therapeutic. Very interesting! Greetings from India !!!

[@dereuregioman]

Cooles Intro und natürlich das Video auch!!😁😁

[@corso344]

Sehr schönes Video. Vor allem die ganze Strecke. Vielen Dank. Bist du von den SBB?

[@amtrakharry]

That was amazing and very interesting ! Thank you for sharing this with us !!! :):):)

[@robertogallini9019]

Molto bello il percorso.

[@mr.wheel86]

Awesome, but awesomeness for this channel is business as usual.

[@yvancharlet3923]

Hi, thank you for this pleasant and informative trip.

[@netrhyda8761]

Awesome video! Thx for sharing!

[@svwaldhof07achim30]

brilliant!!! Viele Grüße von den "Waldhof-Buben" (SV Waldhof Mannheim)

[@joselitopereira7596]

Boa tarde Pernambuco Brasil gosto muito de ver esses vídeos é muito bom mesmo

[@ZRHTrainspotter]

Joselito Pereira ola sim esses video sons lindos de mais!

[@LukaPOfficiel]

Really appreciated the new intro! And i like the train!

[@pierogiuliano8167]

Nice video

[@francisparoz1302]

Fantastic ride! I love it!

[@sergeteneau6448]

Bravo les SBB !!!

[@ivanildagomes7314]

Olá! Obrigada pelo passeio! Abraços.

[@atulagarwal4511]

superb Zurich Main Station.

[@TrainsInRomania]

Awesome ride!!

[@erikadelgaardnielsen9391]

Please do more high Speed train

[@joachimdaniel2139]

Gerade den NBS- Abschnitt anzusehen hat etwas auch Meditatives. Gut, dass die Strecke weitgehend der A1 folgt. Auch Genf und Lausanne sind mit der NBS besser an ZH angebunden.

[@timcook7855]

Hallo RE, wieder ein äussert illustratives Video, herzlichen Dank? Welche Bremsreihe liegt hier vor? Auf viele weitere Videos!

[@RailwayEmotions]

Bei diesen Pendelzügen in der Regel R150.

[@tractorsmachinesro1405]

Great video ...I like IT!!!! ..... Regards from Romania

[@noraleestone2859]

@04:06 the race is on!!! Don't let that guy shut you down!!! ROFL

[@luigibrunomanzini253]

Stupendo !

[@RagilSetianto]

Awesome 👍thanks for sharing. Greetings

[@marcosantonio1006]

Assistir Railway Emotions em: 16/05/2022, ás 19: 37 minutos, Segunda-Feira. Estado de Pernambuco-Brasil.

[@WuSiMu]

Sehr schönes Video. Um was für ein Zug handelt es sich bei 1:17 ? Den habe ich bis jetzt noch nie gesehn auf dem SBB Netz.

[@rabde1041]

Molto bello! Quale velocità tra Aarau e Rupperswil? A Däniken tolgono i graffiti? 👉🔝🔟👈

[@ZRHTrainspotter]

160kmh entro Aarau e Rupperswil. Eventualmente 180kmh nel futuro.

[@rabde1041]

@@ZRHTrainspotter 🙏nel tunnel CBT ogni tanto 230 Km/h! 👋

[@AndreiTupolev]

That's Roger the track inspection car again isn't it, soon after leaving Bern

[@RailwayEmotions]

Correct, probably heading home, just after Bern.

[@miguelledesma4691]

thanks for sharing ,bbeautiful video ..hug brother ,from Argentina ,sorry for my inglish

[@conceyullena]

Very nice video! Greetings 🚋👍👋

[@pubquiz1349]

Nice video, but the definition of High Speed Rail as I understand it comes in two parts 1. Existing infrastructure (not less than 50 years old) is high speed from 125 mph or 200 km/h 2. New infrastructure is high speed from 152 mph or 245 km/h

[@ZRHTrainspotter]

this counts as existing infrastructure i think, because it was opened in 2005 if im not wrong

[@briancooper562]

Great run. Was this a national holiday? Only one moving freight train in the other direction on the entire route and none overtaken in loops. And no maintenance crews working.

[@RailwayEmotions]

This was filmed during lockdown

[@yvondufour9366]

Très bien la vidéo a 200km heurs

[@ЕгорЛогинов-ч7ы]

Super video, SBB CFF FFS and all Switzerland! ❤👍🇨🇭 Do you like working for re 460?

[@manque2preuve795]

Love your vids dude 💪🔥🤙

[@vladis33]

Hey from Ukraine! Thank you for the video. I would also like to watch a video about the route over Lac Léman in the Lausanne region. Thank.

[@TrainPlaneSpotter]

in welchem zeitraum wurde diese aufnahme gemacht? super tolles video!

[@RailwayEmotions]

Erst kürzlich, daher auch die Wende in Zürich.

[@wernerf.8767]

Super Video, Danke! Was ist der Grund, dass der IC1 in Zürich nicht durchfuhr - Bauarbeiten?

[@RailwayEmotions]

Die kürzliche Fahrplanausdünnung war der Grund

[@wernerf.8767]

@@RailwayEmotions danke, da hätte ich auch selber darauf kommen können - Corona...

[@David-281]

If i look at the clocks throughout the video this should be an IC 1 Geneva-St.Gallen! By the way I live in Lausanne so greetings to y'all!

[@RailwayEmotions]

IC1 is correct.

[@David-281]

Railway Emotions Can you go from Bern to Brig through the LBT?

[@anmolmehta7116]

Thanks for sharing. What about a cabride to Thun?

[@tyroniousyrownshoolacez2347]

At 4:08 driver on left hits the gas and yells " nice try slow guy, later loser " me thinks 👊

[@rishad_travel_diaries]

Lovely video, it was great to see high speed without halts for a change. Soon after departure, at Bern Wankdorf, you almost caught up with that BLS train, I enjoyed that. Is there a different speed limit for the different tracks? The BLS train quickly accelerated and seemed to go faster than you, so I was wondering. Then later on between 11:50 and 13:40 you pass 3 other trains in a span of less than 2 minutes, really incredible at such high speed! I also noticed while passing Olten, there was an ICN at the platform and few seconds later you crossed another ICN in the opposite direction (towards Biel/Bienne I am guessing). The same sequence could be seen in your ICN driving video. Where on the approach to Olten you crossed the IC (in which you were this time) and then at Olten the other ICN was waiting at the platform. It was nice to see the same thing from two different cabs. Thank you for sharing! :) One last thing, I am assuming you were driving an IC1, and not IC8, or am I mistaken?

[@RailwayEmotions]

We had the same speed limit, but our train is much longer and heavier. Yes this was an IC1, however it is the same as the IC8 on this stretch.

[@rishad_travel_diaries]

@@RailwayEmotions Thank you, I thought as much, that your train is longer and heavier, and on top of that the BLS was an EMU, but I assumed you were already at the speed limit. Anyway, thank you so much once again. I keep waiting for more videos from you!

[@RailwayEmotions]

@@rishad_travel_diaries I was at the speed limit of 80, but it changes in the middle of Bern Wankdorf to 100. The short and powerful EMU can just pull away while I had to wait for the rest of my train to pass the speed change first, before accelerating to 100.

[@rishad_travel_diaries]

@@RailwayEmotions that explains it, thanks a lot!

[@1C49]

Great video!! Why did the train go into the underground station at Zurich HB instead of the main terminal station. Was it going through to the Airport?

[@RailwayEmotions]

Normally, that's the case. This one however drove back.

[@fredericcornilleau9359]

Cette locomotives ont dirait qu'elle est similaire a une BB 26000 SNCF

[@ZRHTrainspotter]

oui, mais les BB26000 ont une acceleration meilleure

[@AndreiTupolev]

At 19:23 we cross over a line below us on a flyover between tunnels. So that's the flyover we've been under in other videos then, just south of Murgenthal?

[@JudyJudyJudy44]

So enjoying your videos. Question ... is it ever disorienting going through and/or coming out of those tunnels?

[@RailwayEmotions]

Not really, tunnels are a part of our mountainous terrain.

[@David-281]

I‘m sure the driver of the one passing at 12:47 must have been able to see the back of the train passing at 12:00 because man are they close to one another!! This gap was not even a minute

[@RailwayEmotions]

Two minute gap, pretty normal on the NBS. And that gap obviously allows for full speed (200km/h)