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Cab-view ride on the Gotthard route.

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Daily up to 8 December 2012: a Re 420 or Re 460, the Gotthard route, the engine driver and you. Make a childhood dream come true and ride in the cab across the Gotthard mountain route.

Experience the legendary Gotthard rail route as the engine driver sees it: with a clear view of the tracks, signals, loop tunnels and bridges. On the cab-view ride from Arth-Goldau to Locarno – or in the reverse direction from Locarno to Arth-Goldau – the second engine driver explains the technology and countryside to you, while the first driver speeds up or brakes to steer the train along the mountains and valleys and over rivers. Treat yourself to this unique experience on one of the most famous routes in the world.

Offer valid: daily up to 8 December 2012

  • Culture & knowledge
  • Railway adventures
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Included.

  • Cab-view ride on the Gotthard route from Arth-Goldau to Locarno or from Locarno to Arth-Goldau in a type Re 420 or Re 460 locomotive
  • Accompanied by an experienced second engine driver, who introduces you to the world of the railway during the trip, explains the technology in the cab and points out highlights along the route
  • A detailed description of the route with details of the history of the Gotthard railway
  • A commemorative certificate
  • Connection ticket for 1st class, valid for 5 days: you can therefore travel a maximum of 2 days before the cab-view ride from home to the station where you alight, and up to 2 days after the cab-view ride from the destination station back home (on GA area routes via the usual routing)

Information and tips.

  • To plan your travel: timetable
  • Bookings close: 7 days before the start of the journey.
  • Maximum of 2 people per cab-view ride. It is possible for a second person to book the cab-view ride independently of you.
  • Minimum age 12 years
  • Meeting with the second engine driver around 5 minutes before the locomotive departs.
  • For space and security reasons, no large items of baggage such as rucksacks, bags or suitcases may be taken into the locomotive.
  • For the cab-view ride you must be healthy and in good physical condition. When booking, please indicate any health problems.
  • For space reasons, it is unfortunately not possible for passengers in a wheelchair to book cab-view rides.
  • Prices and product specifications subject to modifications.

Map.

Programme

08.52Departure from Arth-Goldau with the InterRegio 2163
11.13
Arrival in Locarno 
Alternatively
 
12.45Departure from Locarno with the InterRegio 2282
15.06Arrival in Arth-Goldau
  

Prices

Cab-view ride.

Included in the set price: cab-view ride on the Gotthard route in a type Re 460 or Re 420 locomotive, 1st class connection ticket, valid for 5 days (valid 2 days before and after the cab-view ride from home to the station where you alight, and return, from the destination station to home on GA area routes via the usual routing), route description and details of the history of the Gotthard railway, commemorative certificate, accompanied by an experienced second engine driver. Set price per person excluding Ticketcorner order fee, in CHF.

Child 12–16 years, adult with/without Half-Fare travelcard785.00
Child 12–16 years with GA, adult with GA690.00
  

Offer valid: daily up to 8 December 2012

Other discounts:
When buying two tickets at the same time for the same journey, the second person receives a price reduction of CHF 200 (only available at the event ticket counter).


Additional information:

  • The 1st class connection ticket is valid for 5 days; 2 days before and after the cab-view ride.
  • Ticketcorner charges an order fee for purchasing tickets at the advance booking points, which depends on the value of the order, and is the same at all advance booking points. A handling fee applies to ticket purchases made by telephone via Rail Service, through Ticketcorner, or via the internet. This may vary depending on the chosen delivery and payment method.

The price examples are calculated for the advertised routing.
Prices include VAT. Prices and product specifications subject to modifications. Prices effective: 1 January 2012
In accordance with the applicable statutory provisions, the licensed carriers shall assume liability for any damage in connection with their operations. Any further liability is excluded.

Booking

You can book the cab-view ride:

Important:

  • It is important to indicate the name and language of the passenger when booking. Please indicate both names when booking for two people.
  • If you book two tickets for the same cab-view ride at the same time, the second person receives a price reduction of CHF 200. However, you can only book this offer at event ticket counters.

Please note: you can only book cab-view rides at the sales points given above.

Contact  

Offer information:
Rail Service
0900 300 300
(CHF 1.19/min. from the Swiss fixed-line network)
or at your station.

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