Information About the Glacier Express Train
The Glacier Express train connects the railway stations of St. Moritz and Zermatt, the two major mountain resorts in the Swiss Alps. Although it is called an "Express," it is known as the slowest fast train in the world.
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History
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The first trip of the Glacier Express was on June 25, 1930. The train included first-to third class carriages, and passengers could enjoy hot meals in the Mitropa dining car, between the stations of Chur and Disentis/Muster. Today, the train still takes skiers and sightseers alike across the Swiss Alps.
Route
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The distance between St. Moritz and Zermatt is 168 miles, and the train covers this distance in approximately 8 hours. During the journey, the train crosses 291 bridges, goes through 91 tunnels and travels up the 6,660-foot Oberalp Pass. In late 2010, a first-class seat costs 148 euros (approximately $197) and a second-class seat costs 89 euros (approximately $118).
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Dining
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The dining cars have recently been removed from the Glacier Express, but hot meals are still served to passengers in their seats. Expect to pay around $40 in late 2010 for a three-course meal, which includes a salad or soup starter, a meat and vegetable main course, followed by either dessert or cheeses. The dish of the day is around $25 and includes meat and vegetables.
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