Zürich to Milan on Switzerland's INCREDIBLE High Speed Train UNDER The Alps!

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This week, I’ll finally be taking a look at SBB’s new flagship Giruno trains on this amazingly scenic journey between Zurich and Milan, heading under the Swiss Alps through the world’s longest railway tunnel – despite being Stadler’s first high speed train design, these trains have received A LOT of praise for their innovative features and high quality the manufacturer is renowned for, but just how good are they? Find out in this video!

Journey details:
Date of travel – May 2024
Operator – SBB CFF FFS (Swiss Federal Railways)
Train type - RABe 501 "Giruno"
Origin – Zürich HB
Destination – Milano Centrale
Class of travel – First
Price – First class - CHF 88/€93.63/£78.64/$101.71, Second class - CHF 58/€61.70/£51.83/$67.04
Distance – 256km/159 miles
Journey duration – 3 hours, 15 minutes

Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoyed the video!

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I went first class in these trains in November this year. Amazing trains! So smooth and quiet. UK needs to take lessons from the Swiss when railways are involved.

leonardotaggio
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The "intriguing design feature" you mention in the Zürich train station is the "guardian angel" designed by Nicky de Saint-Phalle in 1997, a famous French-American artist. I stumbled across her sculptures in Paris and Stockholm as well.

markusstudeli
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"A Swiss train never arrives early, Frodo Baggins. It arrives either on time, or ahead of schedule!"

jazzthrowout
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Agree 100%. In August my wife and I caught a service as far as Lugano, and it took the old Gotthard route due to the Base tunnel closure. Absolutely superb scenery, despite the wet day - and we fell in love with the city and plan a week's visit next year (we were there under two hours). And yes, the train itself is superb. SBB is simply the best in the world in my opinion. Thanks for sharing!

BobTravellin
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Amazing video, thank you very much!

Just a few notes: in Chiasso the police checks are mostly customs checks as Switzerland is part of Schengen area but not of the EU and therefore they are carried by Italy's Guardia di Finanza (Italian financial military police) and Dogana (Swiss customs).

The long stop in Chiasso Is due to the customs checks but also do to the staff change there. From Zurich to Milan the SBB staff leaves the train and Trenitalia's staff takes over (drivers, train manager and ticket collectors). From Italy to Switzerland it is the opposite way.

sevs
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To English-speaking people. Zug, Zürich, Zermatt start not with a sounding "s" but "Ts" like with the Russian Tsar.

wernerwidmer
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My favorite scenery from a train? Apart from the obvious candidates in Switzerland, I have to say the Rhine valley line Unfortunately, the SBB Eurocity trains will be returning for a single year only in 2025 and without their panoramic coaches.

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Switzerlands weather is really fabulous ❤

bewatch_
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I can enjoy this train every week, as it is used on a local service once a week on wednesday morning, that i am taking.

yucanyou
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My favorite scenery from a train? This might be a bit obvious but the route from St Moritz to Tirano, specifically the part between 'spizio Bernina' and Cavaglia. I was lucky enough to get a ride on the famed Glacier express and loved the part from Chur to St. Moritz. I also took the Goldenpass express from Interlaken to Montreux and as the train descended striking off turn after turn with the sun setting over Lake Geneva I remember that scene still. What a place what a time what a view :)

sameersingh
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The main hall in Zurich used to be a platform, but due to a shortage of tracks, the tracks were later moved in front of the station hall. In 1985, work began on an underground station, which was later expanded in 2013 with an additional underground section for long-distance trains.

fnordist
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Very good and very excellent presentation for the Switzerland railway is watching from India.

trailwaytH
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My Favorite Scenery is the Elbe Valley with its Canyon Shape and Sandstone Mountains of the Elbsandsteingebirge between Dresden and Decin at the German- Czech Border

burkhardschlenkrich
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A nice film for someone who is used to travelling virtually from the front of the train. I have seen a lot worse! Being of Swiss parents I have travelled over 75% of the network either on board or virtually and never get bored of the scenery. The Sudost Bahn is a must from Romanshorn to Luzern via Toggenburg, probably the most scenic anywhere in switzerland with a railway viaduct the highest in switzerland.

petercallomon
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Few years ago, we bought a first class Swiss-Pass and we travelled throughout Switzerland for 22 days. One of my most memorable journey. My only negative point, as it was also mentioned in the video, do not expect any service on the train, even in first class. The only additional feature you get with a first class ticket is more comfort and less crowded cars. But what a beautiful country to visit (if you can afford it because it is extremely expensive.

bencoudon
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My favourite scenery from a train is on the Inverness to Kyle Of Lochalsh line. Particularly the stretch from Strathcarron Station to Kyle of Lochalsh, on a clear day you can look over the turquoise sea toward the Cullin Mountains on Isle of Skye and the view over to the village of Plockton is just absolutely beautiful. Though the class 158’s used are clearly past their sell by date

walterfillingham
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Favourites would have to be the Rigi Bahn up the mountain, that just gets piiped by the RhB Bernina express from Chur to Tirano especially up at Alp Grum

dawdawes
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Thank you for this excellent review. I too find the SBB Giruno a wonderful train, and have used them several times on the Gotthard Route. I also really like the OBB RailJets and their 1st Class section is equally comfortable and spacious. As for a view, I think the Rhine Valley between Bonn/Koblenz and Mainz is hard to beat, but the Girunos don’t run there !

anthonywarrener
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3:56 The doors have a different hight due to the higher platforms in germany. This makes step free access possible in multiple countries withe the same train. The door on the right will remain closed whilst in germany. Unfortunately this solution resulta in a step to access most doors in switzerland.

peldar_
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0:36 "Come on dad, move!" says No 11 to No 4.

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