Zürich to Milan on Switzerland's INCREDIBLE High Speed Train UNDER The Alps!

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Күн бұрын

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@wernerwidmer6771 7 күн бұрын

To English-speaking people. Zug, Zürich, Zermatt start not with a sounding "s" but "Ts" like with the Russian Tsar.

@leonardotaggio6995 23 күн бұрын

I went first class in these trains in November this year. Amazing trains! So smooth and quiet. UK needs to take lessons from the Swiss when railways are involved.

@codeblue9004 13 күн бұрын

We have a good transport system in Switzerland. I appreciate what we have.

@markusstudeli2997 27 күн бұрын

The "intriguing design feature" you mention in the Zürich train station is the "guardian angel" designed by Nicky de Saint-Phalle in 1997, a famous French-American artist. I stumbled across her sculptures in Paris and Stockholm as well.

@BobTravellin Ай бұрын

Agree 100%. In August my wife and I caught a service as far as Lugano, and it took the old Gotthard route due to the Base tunnel closure. Absolutely superb scenery, despite the wet day - and we fell in love with the city and plan a week's visit next year (we were there under two hours). And yes, the train itself is superb. SBB is simply the best in the world in my opinion. Thanks for sharing!

@MYDREAMTRAIN-b8s 29 күн бұрын

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@jazzthrowout265 14 күн бұрын

"A Swiss train never arrives early, Frodo Baggins. It arrives either on time, or ahead of schedule!"

Ай бұрын

My favorite scenery from a train? Apart from the obvious candidates in Switzerland, I have to say the Rhine valley line (Cologne-)Bonn-Koblenz-Bingen(-Mainz). Unfortunately, the SBB Eurocity trains will be returning for a single year only in 2025 and without their panoramic coaches.

@MYDREAMTRAIN-b8s 29 күн бұрын

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@sevs17 Ай бұрын

Amazing video, thank you very much! Just a few notes: in Chiasso the police checks are mostly customs checks as Switzerland is part of Schengen area but not of the EU and therefore they are carried by Italy's Guardia di Finanza (Italian financial military police) and Dogana (Swiss customs). The long stop in Chiasso Is due to the customs checks but also do to the staff change there. From Zurich to Milan the SBB staff leaves the train and Trenitalia's staff takes over (drivers, train manager and ticket collectors). From Italy to Switzerland it is the opposite way.

@MrPriebster Ай бұрын

As an American I'm super jealous

@bewatch_0 12 күн бұрын

Switzerlands weather is really fabulous ❤

@hiw9528 9 күн бұрын

Not at all. This year the whole summer we had masses of rain.

@bewatch_0 9 күн бұрын

@hiw9528 the global warming 💀

@burkhardschlenkrich1870 12 күн бұрын

My Favorite Scenery is the Elbe Valley with its Canyon Shape and Sandstone Mountains of the Elbsandsteingebirge between Dresden and Decin at the German- Czech Border

@yucanyou4854 Ай бұрын

I can enjoy this train every week, as it is used on a local service once a week on wednesday morning, that i am taking.

@fnordist Ай бұрын

The main hall in Zurich used to be a platform, but due to a shortage of tracks, the tracks were later moved in front of the station hall. In 1985, work began on an underground station, which was later expanded in 2013 with an additional underground section for long-distance trains.

@bencoudon8220 11 күн бұрын

Few years ago, we bought a first class Swiss-Pass and we travelled throughout Switzerland for 22 days. One of my most memorable journey. My only negative point, as it was also mentioned in the video, do not expect any service on the train, even in first class. The only additional feature you get with a first class ticket is more comfort and less crowded cars. But what a beautiful country to visit (if you can afford it because it is extremely expensive.

@petercallomon9681 Ай бұрын

A nice film for someone who is used to travelling virtually from the front of the train. I have seen a lot worse! Being of Swiss parents I have travelled over 75% of the network either on board or virtually and never get bored of the scenery. The Sudost Bahn is a must from Romanshorn to Luzern via Toggenburg, probably the most scenic anywhere in switzerland with a railway viaduct the highest in switzerland.

@trailwayt9H337 Ай бұрын

Very good and very excellent presentation for the Switzerland railway is watching from India.

@walterfillingham Ай бұрын

My favourite scenery from a train is on the Inverness to Kyle Of Lochalsh line. Particularly the stretch from Strathcarron Station to Kyle of Lochalsh, on a clear day you can look over the turquoise sea toward the Cullin Mountains on Isle of Skye and the view over to the village of Plockton is just absolutely beautiful. Though the class 158’s used are clearly past their sell by date

@sameersingh824 Ай бұрын

My favorite scenery from a train? This might be a bit obvious but the route from St Moritz to Tirano, specifically the part between 'spizio Bernina' and Cavaglia. I was lucky enough to get a ride on the famed Glacier express and loved the part from Chur to St. Moritz. I also took the Goldenpass express from Interlaken to Montreux and as the train descended striking off turn after turn with the sun setting over Lake Geneva I remember that scene still. What a place what a time what a view :)

@RickTransit Ай бұрын

I've been on all of those as well - a wonderful selection!

@dawdawes Ай бұрын

Favourites would have to be the Rigi Bahn up the mountain, that just gets piiped by the RhB Bernina express from Chur to Tirano especially up at Alp Grum

@Elibuwu Ай бұрын

Easy way to travel to Milano from Switzerland (with Interrail): take the IC to Lugano, change to the RE. No reservation fee.

@peldar_ Ай бұрын

3:56 The doors have a different hight due to the higher platforms in germany. This makes step free access possible in multiple countries withe the same train. The door on the right will remain closed whilst in germany. Unfortunately this solution resulta in a step to access most doors in switzerland.

@Fox420 Ай бұрын

my favorite view from a train is the schwarzwaldbahn in Germany, its like chitty chitty bang bang

@anthonywarrener1881 Ай бұрын

Thank you for this excellent review. I too find the SBB Giruno a wonderful train, and have used them several times on the Gotthard Route. I also really like the OBB RailJets and their 1st Class section is equally comfortable and spacious. As for a view, I think the Rhine Valley between Bonn/Koblenz and Mainz is hard to beat, but the Girunos don’t run there !

@galaxystar8232 Ай бұрын

I must say after the old gotthard route and all the rhb routes i also really like the SOB st gallen to luzern route on the Voralpenexpress nice train and pretty route

@RickTransit Ай бұрын

Favourite scenery from a train? Everything you see from the Albula line on the Rhätische Bahn!

@gentuxable Ай бұрын

0:36 "Come on dad, move!" says No 11 to No 4.

@TheWarrior1256 Ай бұрын

Really nice review!

@dallascowboy2221 10 күн бұрын

I spent 3 years in Germany and didn’t know it was spoken in Switzerland 😊

@JorgBerlinger 8 күн бұрын

About 65% speak german. The german we speak is different but writing is more or less the same.

@galaxystar8232 Ай бұрын

Interestingly enough if u travel in first class u get serviced directly at ur seat at least around lunch and dinner time they walk around and take orders

@tonys1636 Ай бұрын

Only one bicycle per passenger ! Yet to meet anyone that can ride more than one bike at the same time.

@harrisonhschan Ай бұрын

Haven't been on a lot of trains as I live in Canada. I had great views on Amtrak Cascades between Vancouver and Seattle, and on my recent Europe vacation, I enjoyed particularly the view along the Elbe while travelling on ČD between Dresden and Prague. Second would be Wien - Frankfurt close to the German border. Though, I would like to do more Amtrak - there are quite a few long distance sleeper routes in the US that can't be beat for views, like the Coast Starlight and the California Zephyr through the Rocky Mountains...

@SeverityOne Ай бұрын

It's funny to see the V250 driving, seemingly without any problems, in Italy. All in all, they cost NS €800 million, which comes down to €20 million a day.

@Ghfvhvfg Ай бұрын

Outside of the souther portal is the RCC for South operation of sbb

@buzzukfiftythree Ай бұрын

Agree, they are fantastic - in complete contrast to the Bombardier Twindex units that are incredibly uncomfortable. And, to be honest, compared to many first class fares in the UK, the fare is pretty reasonable. A travel on the day 1st class from London to Edinburgh can be upwards of £300 which is scandalous.

@adjusted-bunny Ай бұрын

You stupid assholes voted Thatcher and the other assholes that followed into power. So please, spare me the moaning.!

@Nobody-jo3tv Ай бұрын

2:52 of course absolutely no delay (but a railway replacement in germany)

@MaisistkeinGemuese Ай бұрын

I think the Giruno Train is a very good train, but my favorites are the IC2000 and ICN. They feel more comfortable and like they have better suspension. But again, it is a good train. The first Class interior looks awesome and feels open and airy. Haven't been on second class yet.

@marekvahle Ай бұрын

Second class is good. But I think they have some build quality issues to figure out and the urinal in the train I took was already in a bad state even though the train is so new. For some reason they decided plastic was a good choice of material, hopefully they change this in the future

@kurtfriedrich9599 Ай бұрын

Too bad the TEE Rheingold train doesn't run anymore from the Netherlands to Switzerland via Germany's scenic Rhine Valley loaded with castles and ruins.

@JorgBerlinger 8 күн бұрын

The giruno train would be the perfect train for a revival of this TEE.😊

@davejolaurencharlie Ай бұрын

Have you been on the Greater Anglia version of these units? Apparently they're very good as well.

@toreon1978 13 күн бұрын

5:11 same seats for the last decade, so nothing new. Just faster.

@Juraberg Ай бұрын

😎👍🏼

@peterwhyte-zl1kv 9 күн бұрын

I travelled this journey on the TEE train about 70 years ago, and I bet I saw more of the beautiful scenery than these guys. can one still do it at 100km/h?

@JorgBerlinger 8 күн бұрын

Yes, on the Treno Gottardo of SOB. Fantastic Interregio Train from Basel/Zürich to Locarno via the old route.

@peterwhyte-zl1kv 6 сағат бұрын

@@JorgBerlinger I am glad to hear that, though I might battle to raise the SF now.

@bemoll7311 Ай бұрын

7:00 ZUG, synoyme for the very tax paradise in Switzerland, where rich, very rich and upper rich people are living especially theres enterprises.

@techamekka6211 21 күн бұрын

For Bikes they could do a much better Job. In the summer time there are way too much bikers going to warm southern part of the alps.

@konni6694 Ай бұрын

While the Giruno is a massive upgrade compared to whatever else SBB is running, it still leaves a lot to be desired. The seats, especially in second class are clearly not designed for longer journeys and even first class seating is quite a lot behind what DB, SNCF, IT/NTV and ÖBB have to offer. Not that it would matter with the way too heavy emphasis on vis à vis seating, which is a total show-stopper. The layout offers absolutely no privacy whatsoever apart from the odd one or two seats per car.

@MYDREAMTRAIN-b8s 29 күн бұрын

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@JorgBerlinger 8 күн бұрын

On this train you find many „airplane“ seats, too. Well i guess its because we like the vis-à-vis in Switzerland that most train still come with that interiour layout. In Italy also.

@Stromschlag Ай бұрын

I don’t understand the hype around this train. I did this exact journey both ways approximately 2 months ago. Yes, the train is technically nice. But the interior? Honestly, the seats (I was in 2nd class) really resemble more a regional service and are hard and uncomfortable, no reclining, etc. Narrow, only 4 seat configuration, no proper tables for working. Compare that to the ICE interior - let alone the new amazing redesign - and I know which one I’m choosing any single day.

@gentuxable Ай бұрын

I wouldn't book 2nd class for long journeys and most journeys within Switzerland are so short it is almost better to have something simple and sturdy than extravagant and defective.

@Elibuwu Ай бұрын

Well, that's Stadler for you

@Stromschlag Ай бұрын

@@Elibuwu ok? what's that supposed to mean?

@nashorn9745 Ай бұрын

@@Stromschlag The Girunos suck

@MYDREAMTRAIN-b8s 29 күн бұрын

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