Territet–Glion funicular railway

The Territet–Glion funicular railway (French: Chemin de fer funiculaire Territet–Glion) is a funicular in Switzerland, which runs between the Territet and Glion suburbs of the town of Montreux. At its upper terminus, the funicular connects with the Montreux–Glion–Rochers-de-Naye railway line.

Territet-Glion funicular railway
View down the line from Glion to Territet and Lake Geneva
Overview
StatusIn operation
OwnerTransports Montreux-Vevey-Riviera (since 2001); Compagnie du chemin de fer funiculaire Territet-Glion (until 1992); Chemins de fer des Rochers-de-Naye, Montreux-Territet-Glion-Naye, S.A. (1992 - name change in 2001)
LocaleMontreux, Switzerland
Termini
Connecting linesSimplon-line (Territet), Montreux-Glion-Rochers de Naye (in Glion)
Stations3 (including Collonge)
Service
TypeFunicular
Operator(s)Transports Montreux-Vevey-Riviera (short: MVR)
Rolling stock2
History
Opened19 August 1883 (1883-08-19)
Technical
Number of trackssingle track with passing loop
Track gauge1,000 mm (3 ft 3+38 in) metre gauge
Electrification1975 (water counterbalancing before)
Highest elevation687 m (2,254 ft)
Maximum incline57% (40% min)

what was the lower terminus of the Chemin de fer Glion-Rochers-de-Naye (GN) mountain railway, which opened in 1892. This later line was joined, in 1909, in an end on junction at Glion with the newly constructed Chemin de fer Montreux-Glion (MGl).

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