Albula railway line closed at least until tomorrow evening (cross-border guide)

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In a nutshell

• The Rhaetian Railway has closed the Albula railway line due to a landslide on the Beverin stream. - Trains will continue to run between Chur and Bergün and between Samedan and St. Moritz. - A shuttle bus service has been organized between Bergün and Preda.

Details of the closure of the Albula railway line

The Albula railway line, operated by the Rhaetian Railway, was closed due to a landslide on the Beverin stream, which occurred in the night between Saturday and Sunday. The landslide affected the area of Preda, in the canton of Graubünden, and caused the closure of the railway line between Chur and Bergün.

According to the information provided by the Rhaetian Railway, the restoration work of the railway line could take several hours or even until tomorrow evening, depending on the weather conditions. Passengers travelling from Chur to Bergün or vice versa will be transported by a shuttle bus service, organised by the Rhaetian Railway.

Concrete examples and statistics

The Rhaetian Railway operates a network of over 370 km of railway lines, connecting several cities and municipalities in eastern Switzerland. The Albula railway line is one of the most important in the network, since it connects Chur, the capital of the canton of Graubünden, with Bergün and Preda.

According to data from the Rhaetian Railway, every year about 1.5 million passengers use the Albula railway line to reach the stations of Chur, Bergün

Operational details

The Albula railway line was closed due to a landslide that obstructed the Beverin stream, blocking rail traffic in the Graubünden region. The Rhaetian Railway has announced that the evacuation works are underway and that the line could reopen tomorrow evening.

The closure of the Albula railway line is causing problems for passengers and freight using this route. According to the estimates of the Rhaetian Railway, about 1000 passengers a day were distrusted by the accident. The closure of the line is also causing economic problems for local businesses that depend on rail transport for their trade.

The Rhaetian Railway has already put in place an emergency plan to manage the situation. Passengers were informed that they could use the Bernina railway line as an alternative route. In addition, the Rhaetian Railway has provided passengers with a bus service that will take them from Samedan station to Pontresina station.

The closure of the Albula railway line is also causing problems for freight transport. According to the estimates of the Rhaetian Railway, about 50 tons of goods per day were blocked due to the accident. The Rhaetian Railway is working to reduce the delay of freight transport and to ensure that goods reach their recipients on time.

Swiss law provides that railways must ensure the safety of passengers and

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If you wish to travel to the Engadine, you can use the Vereina line. The Bernina Express and Glacier Express trains were diverted along the Prettigovia and Lower Engadine. The situation is particularly critical due to the torrential rains that have hit the region these days.

The Albula railway line, which connects the canton of Graubünden to that of the Three Valleys, has been closed due to a large amount of snow and ice. According to official information, the closure could last at least until tomorrow night. Automotive traffic has been slowed due to adverse weather conditions and ongoing maintenance work.

Trains that normally run on the Albula line, such as the Bernina Express and the Glacier Express, have been diverted along the Prettigovia and the Lower Engadine. This means that passengers will have to take an alternative train to reach their destination.

As for passengers who are already on the Albula line, it is advisable to wait for the passage of the diverted trains in order to continue the journey.

According to weather forecasts, adverse weather conditions could continue until tomorrow evening.

It is important to note that the Albula railway line has been closed due to a large amount of snow and ice.

For passengers who are already on the Albula line, it is advisable to wait for the trains to pass

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Source: tio.ch