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

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.

[@yucanyou4854]

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.

[@walterfillingham]

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

[@BobTravellin]

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!

[@trailwayt9H337]

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

[@RickTransit]

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

[@fnordist]

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.

[@sevs17]

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.

[@TheWarrior1256]

Really nice review!

[@petercallomon9681]

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.

[@Fox420]

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

[@anthonywarrener1881]

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 !

[@gentuxable]

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

[@dawdawes]

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

[@peldar_]

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.

[@galaxystar8232]

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

[@sameersingh824]

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]

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

[@harrisonhschan]

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]

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.

[@tonys1636]

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

[@Elibuwu]

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

[@Nobody-jo3tv]

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

[@MrPriebster]

As an American I'm super jealous

[@Ghfvhvfg]

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

[@buzzukfiftythree]

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]

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

[@galaxystar8232]

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

[@MaisistkeinGemuese]

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]

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]

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.

[@davejolaurencharlie]

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

[@Juraberg]

😎👍🏼

[@bemoll7311]

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

[@konni6694]

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.

[@olivermuggli4610]

Wow ! Saubere Toiletten ? Und sie funktionieren auch noch !? Ganz neu bei der SBB !!!!!!

[@Wisteria__Lane]

buenzli

[@olivermuggli4610]

@Wisteria__Lane zürich-münchen,6 wagen mit toilette,alle defekt....

[@gentuxable]

Der ETR610 war berühmt dafür, dass die WCs schnell blockierten.

[@Ollie123-bs6sf]

Taken this train last week. Poor seats in first class. My back still hurts.

[@Stromschlag]

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]

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]

Well, that's Stadler for you

[@Stromschlag]

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

[@nashorn9745]

@@Stromschlag The Girunos suck

[@intersezioni]

It looks like it was built in the 90s, ugly design inside and out, typical of the Nor-European taste!

[@Wisteria__Lane]

Swiss rail > Italian rail