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The Festungsbahn is a
The Festungsbahn opened in 1892 as a water balance funicular operated by the ''Salzburger Eisenbahn- und Tramwaygesellschaft''. Previously used as barracks, the line made the fortress available to a broader range of visitors.
The line was rebuilt with new cars and an electric drive in 1960, whilst the lower and upper stations were rebuilt in 1975 and 1976 respectively. In 1991 the line was again modernised, with the provision of new cars with an increased passenger capacity and a faster line speed.
Between January and April 2011, the funicular was again modernized, at a cost of
The line operates every day from 09:00. The time of the last car varies from 17:00 to 22:00 depending on the time of year.
The line has the following technical parameters:
Page on the Festungsbahn from the Salzburg AG's web site
(in German)
Article on the Festungsbahn from Funimag
Video footage of the railway
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funicular railway
A funicular (, , ) is a type of cable railway system that connects points along a railway track laid on a steep slope. The system is characterized by two counterbalanced carriages (also called cars or trains) permanently attached to opposite en ...
providing access to Hohensalzburg Fortress
Hohensalzburg Fortress (german: Festung Hohensalzburg, lit=High Salzburg Fortress) is a large medieval fortress in the city of Salzburg, Austria. It sits atop the Festungsberg at an altitude of 506 m. It was erected at the behest of the Prince-Arc ...
in Salzburg municipality in Austria
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. It links the fortress with Festungsgasse, below the northern side of the fortress's walls. The Festungsbahn opened in 1892, and should not be confused with the much older Reisszug
The Reisszug (also spelt Reißzug or Reiszug) is a private cable railway providing goods access to the Hohensalzburg Castle at Salzburg in Austria. It is notable for its extreme age, as it is believed to date back to either 1495 or 1504.
The Reis ...
line that provides goods access to the castle.
The line is operated by Salzburg AG, who also operate the city's buses and the Salzburger Lokalbahn
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.
History
The Festungsbahn opened in 1892 as a water balance funicular operated by the ''Salzburger Eisenbahn- und Tramwaygesellschaft''. Previously used as barracks, the line made the fortress available to a broader range of visitors.
The line was rebuilt with new cars and an electric drive in 1960, whilst the lower and upper stations were rebuilt in 1975 and 1976 respectively. In 1991 the line was again modernised, with the provision of new cars with an increased passenger capacity and a faster line speed.
Between January and April 2011, the funicular was again modernized, at a cost of €
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4 million. Two new vehicles were provided and the electrical equipment replaced. Panoramic windows offer a better view of the city.
Operation
The line operates every day from 09:00. The time of the last car varies from 17:00 to 22:00 depending on the time of year.
The line has the following technical parameters:
See also
*Salzburg S-Bahn
The Salzburg S-Bahn is a large transport project in and around Salzburg in the Euroregion of Salzburg–Berchtesgadener Land– Traunstein, which crosses the border between Austria and Germany. Its S-Bahn network has been partially in operation s ...
References
External links
Page on the Festungsbahn from the Salzburg AG's web site
(in German)
Article on the Festungsbahn from Funimag
Video footage of the railway
{{Funiculars in Austria Rail transport in Salzburg Railway lines in Austria Funicular railways in Austria Former water-powered funicular railways converted to electricity 1040 mm gauge railways in Austria Railway lines opened in 1892