Polybahn, Funicular railway in Central district, Zurich, Switzerland
The red Polybahn funicular connects Central Square with ETH Zurich through a 176-meter track ascending 41 meters in elevation over a two-minute journey.
Established in 1889 with water-driven technology, the funicular switched to electric power in 1897 and received financial support from UBS bank in 1976.
The Polybahn serves as a vital transportation link for students attending ETH Zurich, formerly known as Eidgenössisches Polytechnikum, carrying two million passengers annually.
Operating from Central station every five minutes, the funicular runs weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9 PM, accepting regular Zurich public transport tickets or single rides for 1.20 CHF.
The funicular features two 50-passenger cars running on a single track with a passing loop, maintaining an average gradient of 23 percent throughout the journey.
Location: Zurich
Location: Canton of Zürich
Official opening: 1889
Part of: Zurich Transport Network
GPS coordinates: 47.37691,8.54486
Latest update: May 14, 2025 03:21
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