Gelmerbahn in the canton of Bern, Switzerland, is the steepest funicular in Europe. It has an inclination of up to 106% and a 1,028m (3,373ft) long track. It takes you to the Gelmer Valley 1860m ...

The funicular that takes guests from the base of the complex to track level is operating again, following almost $150,000 in mechanical and electronic replacements and repairs. After closing the ...

The world's steepest funicular railway has opened to the public in Switzerland. Specially constructed cylindrical carriages have been used to ensure that passengers can stay upright on the incline.

The in-depth story of the Kaprun funicular railway fire disaster. It’s November 11, 2000, and winter sports are in full swing ...

Between 1893 and 1904, Lisbon had the Graça funicular, which operated between Rua da Palma and Largo da Graça. It was ...