LTB
Ligerz Tessenberg Bahn
Photo Michel Azéma 22 May
2004 |
The funicular Ligerz Tessenberg was built in 1912 to link the bank of the lake of Bienne, and the plateau on the first foothill of the Jura mountain. The bottom station is just beside the CFF station of the great line Lausanne - Neuchâtel - Bienne - Zürich. The timetable of the funicular is in perfect connection with the CFF trains (one regional train per hour, on each direction). The line of the funicular follows a great S before reaching the top
station at Prêles. The track crosses the famous vineyard of
Ligerz (Ligerzer) with a wonderful view on the lake of Bien (Bielersee)
and on the St. Petersinsel peninsula where stayed Jean-Jacques Rousseau. |
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Start | 1912 | 17 May 2004 |
End | Sept 2003 | ... |
Status | ||
Type of funicular | ||
Type of tracks | ||
Energy | ||
Bottom station | Ligerz (439 m) | Ligerz (437 m) |
Top station | Prêles (818 m) | Prêles (820 m) |
Length | 1183 m | 1198 m |
Difference of levels | 379 m | 383 m |
Minimum Gradient | 23 % | 23 % |
Maximum Gradient | 40 % | 40 % |
Speed | 5 m/s | |
Gauge | 1 m | 1 m |
Time of a ride | 7' | 4,5' |
Cabins | 2 | 1 of 50 passengers |
Manufacturer | Von Roll | Garaventa |
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