Bern–Lötschberg–Simplon railway

GPTKB entity

Properties (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf railway
gptkbp:built mountainous terrain
tunnel construction
1906-1913
gptkbp:community_impact infrastructure development
local employment
gptkbp:connects Bern
Brig
gptkbp:cultural_impact tourism
local economy
gptkbp:cultural_significance local traditions
heritage sites
gptkbp:electrification 15 kV AC
gptkbp:environmental_impact wildlife corridors
landscape preservation
gptkbp:features bridges
tunnels
gptkbp:future_plans sustainability initiatives
upgrades
digitalization
electrification expansion
gptkbp:historical_significance important transport route
gptkbp:historicalEvent gptkb:World_War_II_transport
post-war reconstruction
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bern–Lötschberg–Simplon railway
gptkbp:length 200 km
gptkbp:location gptkb:Switzerland
gptkbp:maintenance gptkb:BLS_AG
gptkbp:opened 1913
gptkbp:operator gptkb:BLS_AG
gptkbp:partnerships local governments
tourism boards
gptkbp:partOf BLS network
gptkbp:passenger_traffic intercity trains
regional trains
gptkbp:safety_features signal systems
automatic train protection
gptkbp:scenicViews gptkb:Alps
gptkbp:serves freight transport
passenger transport
gptkbp:stations gptkb:Spiez
Interlaken
Brig
Thun
Frutigen
Kandersteg
gptkbp:technology high-speed trains
modern signaling
gptkbp:track 1,435 mm
gptkbp:transportation containers
bulk goods