Jungfrau Railway

railway system, Switzerland

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The Jungfrau Railway is a scenic railway in Switzerland that travels through a tunnel in the Eiger and Mönch peaks to reach the Jungfraujoch, a high mountain pass. Constructed between 1896 and 1912, it is one of Europe's highest railways. The Jungfrau mountain itself is a well-known Swiss peak in the Bernese Alps, separating the cantons of Bern and Valais. The Bernese Alps region is renowned for its stunning scenery, attracting tourists to nearby resorts like Interlaken and Grindelwald. The railway system is part of Switzerland's highly organized transportation network, which supports its strong tourism industry.123

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One of Europe’s highest railways (constructed 1896–1912) cuts a 4.4-mile-long tunnel through the Eiger and Mönch peaks to the Jungfraujoch, a pass (11,335 feet) between the Mönch and Jungfrau peaks.
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One of Europe’s highest railways (constructed 1896–1912) cuts a 4.4-mile-long tunnel through the Eiger and Mönch peaks to the Jungfraujoch, a pass (11,335 feet) between the Mönch and Jungfrau peaks.
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