Starting point

With the commissioning of the Bürgenstock Resort in 2017, the Bürgenstock funicular was renewed. This railway leads from Kehrsiten direct to the lobby of the Bürgenstock Hotel. Shiptec was commissioned with the manufacture of the new cabins. The Bürgenstock Bahn funicular operates all year round (summer and winter) from 6 am to midnight.

Goals

The two cars were replicated to look like the originals, while at the same time being equipped with the latest technology. This allows the train to cover a distance of 943 metres entirely automatically. The roughly one-year planning and construction phase was completed in time for the opening of the Bürgenstock Resort in August 2017. 

Challenges

The aim was to build a new railway to meet modern technical requirements together with various partners. Shiptec was able to draw on its extensive experience in the retro construction of vehicles, which was required for this project.

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The Shiptec team transferred their expertise in shipbuilding over to cabin construction for the Bürgenstock Bahn perfectly.

Ueli Sutter – Sales Project Manager, Garaventa AG
Key data 
Client / CustomerBürgenstock Resort / Garaventa AG
Transport capacity582 people per hour
Vehicle capacity56 people
Year of completion2017
Shiptec servicesPlanning, engineering, construction