Montenvers Railway

GPTKB entity

Properties (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf rack railway
gptkbp:accessibility seasonal operation
gptkbp:communityImpact tourism revenue
local employment
cultural_exchange
gptkbp:culturalSignificance tourist attraction
heritage site
historical railway
gptkbp:drivetrain 2023-10-01
1909-07-01
gptkbp:duration 20 minutes
gptkbp:electrification 750 V DC
gptkbp:elevation 1035 m
1913 m
gptkbp:environmentalImpact low emissions
gptkbp:famousLandmark gptkb:Aiguille_du_Midi
gptkb:Glacier_des_Bossons
gptkb:Château_de_la_Flégère
gptkbp:features panoramic views
gptkbp:futurePlans sustainability initiatives
modernization
increased capacity
gptkbp:historicalSignificance first electric railway in the region
contributed to mountain access
part_of_Alpine_tourism_history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Montenvers Railway
gptkbp:length 5.2 km
gptkbp:maintenance annual inspections
track repairs
train servicing
gptkbp:maximumDepth 20%
gptkbp:opened 1909
gptkbp:operatesIn Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Montenvers
gptkbp:operatingHours gptkb:Compagnie_du_Mont_Blanc
seasonal adjustments
daily service
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Société_du_Montenvers
gptkbp:passengerCapacity 200
guided tours
audio guides
scenic stops
gptkbp:providesAccessTo Mer de Glace
gptkbp:safetyFeatures emergency brakes
automatic train control
gptkbp:scenicViews Mont Blanc
gptkbp:serviceType tourist railway
gptkbp:speed 10 km/h
gptkbp:stations terminus
gptkbp:ticket_sales €30
gptkbp:track 1000 mm