BLS's outstanding regional train over the Lötschberg line
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Date: 2024-01-09
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Comments and reviews: 21
-Fan652w
An excellent video. I agree with you regarding the quality of the MIKA trains. But I have one complaint about this video. You need to stress that almost everybody on a Swiss train will not be paying the full single fare, in this case 11. 40 franks. If resident in Switzerland they will have an all Swiss public transport season ticket called a General Abonnement, or a 50% discount ticket called a Halb Taxe Abonnement. If tourists, they will probably have a Swiss Travel Pass (same validity as the GA) or a multinational Interrail.
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An excellent video. I agree with you regarding the quality of the MIKA trains. But I have one complaint about this video. You need to stress that almost everybody on a Swiss train will not be paying the full single fare, in this case 11. 40 franks. If resident in Switzerland they will have an all Swiss public transport season ticket called a General Abonnement, or a 50% discount ticket called a Halb Taxe Abonnement. If tourists, they will probably have a Swiss Travel Pass (same validity as the GA) or a multinational Interrail.
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-user-yl8bq2iz5i
I'm living on this other side of the Lotschberg tunnel, in the Valais. By regularly using the CFF line between Visp and Bern (using the Lotschberg basis tunnel, I confirm this is one of the best areas in Switzerland to travel by train with beautiful landscape. I strongly recommend also to stop in the city of Thun and Spiez from where you can hike around the Thun lake. --
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I'm living on this other side of the Lotschberg tunnel, in the Valais. By regularly using the CFF line between Visp and Bern (using the Lotschberg basis tunnel, I confirm this is one of the best areas in Switzerland to travel by train with beautiful landscape. I strongly recommend also to stop in the city of Thun and Spiez from where you can hike around the Thun lake. --
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-ringo7561
I recently took the tunnel route from Milan to Olten Switzerland. do trains still use the old route through Simplon Pass? I could see it from above, unless I was looking at this route and we were past Simplon Pass. great video as always
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I recently took the tunnel route from Milan to Olten Switzerland. do trains still use the old route through Simplon Pass? I could see it from above, unless I was looking at this route and we were past Simplon Pass. great video as always
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-jfmezei
BTW, interior arrangements are mostly the train operator's decision so the interior is more Kudos to BLS than to Stadler (though windows, toilets, doors are less configurable by those buying equipment.
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BTW, interior arrangements are mostly the train operator's decision so the interior is more Kudos to BLS than to Stadler (though windows, toilets, doors are less configurable by those buying equipment.
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-eliteiel9747
I'm surprised SBB doesn't just buy all its trains from Stadler at this point, I mean there's barely anything to complain about, and theyre reliable and delivered on time, unlike uhm uhm Bombardier
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I'm surprised SBB doesn't just buy all its trains from Stadler at this point, I mean there's barely anything to complain about, and theyre reliable and delivered on time, unlike uhm uhm Bombardier
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-markusstudeli2997
True remark that the Mika is almost as good as the Giruno; probably reason why the Flirt sells like hot cakes, even for long distance routes like in Norway or Poland, unlike the Smile.
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True remark that the Mika is almost as good as the Giruno; probably reason why the Flirt sells like hot cakes, even for long distance routes like in Norway or Poland, unlike the Smile.
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-haufe012
Exactly this landscape is the reason why i am jealous at a friend wo is at siders at the rhone-valley this week. Would be nice ride, too: Brig-Sion. You will love it for 100%
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Exactly this landscape is the reason why i am jealous at a friend wo is at siders at the rhone-valley this week. Would be nice ride, too: Brig-Sion. You will love it for 100%
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-eottoe2001
-Simply Railway - not long enough. We were getting to the Zen moment and then it was over too soon. Thanks for posting although I needed 10 minutes more of the mountains.
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-Simply Railway - not long enough. We were getting to the Zen moment and then it was over too soon. Thanks for posting although I needed 10 minutes more of the mountains.
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-Happymali10
You need to take a trip on the Albula-Line in Switzerland, ideally the glacier express.
Or, for oddball points, one of their open air train cars.
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You need to take a trip on the Albula-Line in Switzerland, ideally the glacier express.
Or, for oddball points, one of their open air train cars.
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-n_700_smn2
This is the real FLIRT 4 by Stadler, not 2 but 4 motor bogies and an astonishing 1. 3m/s-2 acceleration -. BLS is always special -
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This is the real FLIRT 4 by Stadler, not 2 but 4 motor bogies and an astonishing 1. 3m/s-2 acceleration -. BLS is always special -
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-patricbigler4703
As Fleet Manager of MIKA, I would like to thank you for the positive Feedback - I am glad you are happy with the train -
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As Fleet Manager of MIKA, I would like to thank you for the positive Feedback - I am glad you are happy with the train -
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-iamthestig1
Very nice country, but very corrupt. Its nice to see that someone's putting money in to something other than a dodgy bank.
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Very nice country, but very corrupt. Its nice to see that someone's putting money in to something other than a dodgy bank.
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I took that very route in 1975 to visit my best friend-s family in Frutigen. I still remember it, so wonderful.
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I took that very route in 1975 to visit my best friend-s family in Frutigen. I still remember it, so wonderful.
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-TheMaartian
Beautiful scenery AND train set. Was the 220v outlet the oddly shaped Swiss type or the round Euro type?
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Beautiful scenery AND train set. Was the 220v outlet the oddly shaped Swiss type or the round Euro type?
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-Zomerset
Oh, Switzerland, what a beautiful country you are. Such an amazing train service as well. So envious.
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Oh, Switzerland, what a beautiful country you are. Such an amazing train service as well. So envious.
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Absolutely spot on, I like it 5 stars, keep up the great work, my friend, Greetings from Portugal.
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Absolutely spot on, I like it 5 stars, keep up the great work, my friend, Greetings from Portugal.
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-mujakapasa
The only thing that isn't that good in this train is the coffe you get in the bistro, haha -
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The only thing that isn't that good in this train is the coffe you get in the bistro, haha -
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-bernardrenard6760
Switzerland is a good land to visit by train, their railways network is very famous.
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Switzerland is a good land to visit by train, their railways network is very famous.
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-peterboulton137
Didnt like the LOUD talking and the woman with her feet cross legged on the seat.
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Didnt like the LOUD talking and the woman with her feet cross legged on the seat.
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