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Opening of the Full Line
- When
- 20 June 1893
- Where
- Wengen, Switzerland
The full length of the Wengernalpbahn from Lauterbrunnen to Grindelwald opened on 20 June 1893 as a summer-only service.
Construction began in April 1891. Steam locomotives reached Wengen in April 1892 and Kleine Scheidegg in August 1892. The complete route opened in June 1893, serving the village of Wengen in the Canton of Bern.
Sources
- Wengernalp Railway Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-04
- Wengen Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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