Jungfraubahn Holding AG is exploring the futuristic idea of an efficient fast form of access to the Jungfraujoch as an addition to the historic cogwheel railway. Such a form of access would release new growth potential and strengthen the touristic attractiveness of the Jungfrau Region without adversely affecting the high-Alpine landscape. A feasibility study is now to show if such a project can be realized. Further clarifications will follow in close cooperation with the regional authorities as well as interested associations and organizations.
The idea of additional fast access to the Jungfraujoch follows the tradition of Adolf Guyer-Zeller, the founder of the railway, who initiated his then totally futuristic vision over 100 years ago. The planned additional access, with the world’s longest tunnel-lift system would facilitate even better use of marketing potential, with practically no effect on the landscape.
The touristic and historic attractiveness of the cogwheel railway should thus be enhanced, as guests could use the fast lift for the uphill or downhill journey. Through the anticipated marked reduction in travelling time, the trip to the Jungfraujoch–Top of Europe could also become a half-day excursion.
The management of Jungfrau Railways has now assigned the task of carrying out a feasibility study to the civil engineering office Ingenieurunternehmung Bern AG (IUB). The study is to show if and how such a new tunnel link – for example as a fast lift or funicular – from the Lauterbrunnen Valley to the Jungfraujoch could be realized without disturbing previously untouched areas of the high Alps. In this way the unique landscape of the UNESCO World Heritage would remain intact.
Before realization can commence, geological surveys must be carried out and the entire concept in all its many aspects be planned in close cooperation with the authorities, environmental organizations and landowners.
The medical aspect in regard to the effects of rapidly overcoming a height difference of 2600 metres must also be considered. No planning has been carried out as yet with the exception of an approximate geological and technical assessment.
The idea of additional fast access to the Jungfraujoch follows the tradition of Adolf Guyer-Zeller, the founder of the railway, who initiated his then totally futuristic vision over 100 years ago. The planned additional access, with the world’s longest tunnel-lift system would facilitate even better use of marketing potential, with practically no effect on the landscape.
The touristic and historic attractiveness of the cogwheel railway should thus be enhanced, as guests could use the fast lift for the uphill or downhill journey. Through the anticipated marked reduction in travelling time, the trip to the Jungfraujoch–Top of Europe could also become a half-day excursion.
The management of Jungfrau Railways has now assigned the task of carrying out a feasibility study to the civil engineering office Ingenieurunternehmung Bern AG (IUB). The study is to show if and how such a new tunnel link – for example as a fast lift or funicular – from the Lauterbrunnen Valley to the Jungfraujoch could be realized without disturbing previously untouched areas of the high Alps. In this way the unique landscape of the UNESCO World Heritage would remain intact.
Before realization can commence, geological surveys must be carried out and the entire concept in all its many aspects be planned in close cooperation with the authorities, environmental organizations and landowners.
The medical aspect in regard to the effects of rapidly overcoming a height difference of 2600 metres must also be considered. No planning has been carried out as yet with the exception of an approximate geological and technical assessment.
