Onboard the stunning Glacier Express

The train is operated jointly by the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (MGB) and Rhaetian Railway (RhB).

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The Glacier Express started operations in 1930. The Glacier Express goes on a 7 and a half hour journey across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass on the highest point at 2,033 m (6,670 ft) in altitude.

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The entire line is metre gauge and large portions of it use a rack-and-pinion system both for the steep grades and to control the descent of the train on steep sides.

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The Glacier Express is famous for its panoramic views of snow-capped mountains, green pastures and breathtaking views of nature.

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The train travels from St. Moritz resort and passes through the world's most photographed mountain, Matterhorn.

Landwasser Viaduct, the Rheinschlucht Gorge, the Oberalp Pass, the Furka Tunnel are the major attractions.

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There are two daily Glacier Expresses in winter, but several daily trains in summer, although regular (usually hourly) local trains also operate over all sections of the Glacier Express's route.

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The fare for a second class ticket is 74 pounds (one way), while the first class fare is 124 pounds.

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The Glacier Express uses modern panoramic coaches specially built for the service in 2006.

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The Glacier Express in front of the Breithorn and Little Matterhorn.

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Sumptuous meals are served onboard.

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A view of Natschen in winter.

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The Glacier Express passes by stunning locales.

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The Glacier Express is popular with tourists from Germany, Japan, and India.