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 | |
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View down the line from Glion to Territet and Lake Geneva | |
| Overview | |
| Status | In operation |
| Owner | Transports 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) |
| Locale | Montreux, Switzerland |
| Termini |
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| Connecting lines | Simplon-line (Territet), Montreux-Glion-Rochers de Naye (in Glion) |
| Stations | 3 (including Collonge) |
| Service | |
| Type | Funicular |
| Operator(s) | Transports Montreux-Vevey-Riviera (short: MVR) |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| History | |
| Opened | 19 August 1883 |
| Technical | |
| Number of tracks | single track with passing loop |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) metre gauge |
| Electrification | 1975 (water counterbalancing before) |
| Highest elevation | 687 m (2,254 ft) |
| Maximum incline | 57% (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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