World’s steepest funicular railway opens in Switzerland; check out stunning photos

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Swiss technology hits new heights when the world's steepest funicular line opens at one of its Alpine resorts. After a 14-year planning and building process the world’s steepest funicular railway, the Schwyz-Stoos funicular opened in Switzerland. Swiss President Doris Leuthard will officially open the 52 million-Swiss franc ($52.6 million) project running from Schywz to the mountain village of Stoos, which lies 1,300 metres (4,300 ft) above sea level in central Switzerland. Let us take a look at stunning photos of steepest funicular railway:

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The barrel-shaped carriages adjust their floors so passengers can still stand upright even as they climb towards the Alpine plateau at inclines of up to 110 percent. (AP Photo)

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The train, which will go into public service on Sunday, will climb 743 metres over a span of 1,738 metres. (AP Photo)

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The train will climb at speeds of 10 metres per second. (Image: Reuters)

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"After 14 years of planning and building, everyone is very proud of this train," said Ivan Steiner, spokesman for the railway. (Image: Reuters)

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The barrel-shaped carriages of a new funicular line are seen on the illuminated track before the opening ceremony near the Alpine resort of Stoos, Switzerland. (Image: Reuters)

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Each cabin of the train holds 34 passengers. (Image: Reuters)

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The project cost $52.6 million and carries passengers from the valley of Schwyz to the alpine resort at Stoos. (Image: Reuters)

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The previous record for steepest funicular railway was the Gelmerbahn funicular at Bern. (Image: Reuters)

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The barrel-shaped carriages of the train adjust their floors so that passengers can stand upright as they make the incline. (Image: Reuters)