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Jungfraubahn AG
From Kleine Scheidegg, the Jungfrau Railway opens up the world-famous excursion destination of Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe. Every year, the Jungfrau Railway transports guests from all over the world to Europe's highest railway station in eternal snow and ice. On the Jungfraujoch and on the Eiger glacier, guests are catered for in various, leased gastronomic establishments. In the Top of Europe Shops, on the Jungfraujoch, Kleine Scheidegg and on First, the company sells typical Swiss souvenirs, clothing and accessories. Since its founding, Jungfraubahn AG has been producing electricity in its own hydroelectric power plant in Lütschental and provides services in energy supplies.
Company data
| Route | Route length (all rack) | 9.3 km |
| Length of tunnel | 7.6 km | |
| Altitude difference | 1,393 m | |
| Most important rolling stock | Double carriage | 8 |
| Low-floor control cars | 4 | |
| Conveying capacity per hour | Seats | 1,060 |
| Jungfraujoch catering (leased) | Restaurant (elevated) | 1 |
| Bar | 1 | |
| Self-service | 1 | |
| Group restaurants | 2 | |
| Total seats | 730 | |
| Eiger glacier catering (leased) | Restaurant | 1 |
| Ski bar | 1 | |
| Seats | 320 | |
| Shopping area Top of Europe Shops | Jungfraujoch | 140 m2 |
| Kleine Scheidegg | 40 m2 | |
| First | 60 m2 |
Key figures
| Operating values, in thousands of CHF | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Employees (full-time positions) | 147 | 141 |
| • of which learners | 4 | 5 |
| Holdings of Jungfraubahn Holding AG | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Operating income | 80,639 | 86,076 |
| Transportation revenues | 57,718 | 62,875 |
| Goods income from shops | 5,987 | 5,658 |
| Goods expenditure shops | -2,673 | -2,513 |
| Sale of energy | 14,346 | 14,629 |
| Purchase of energy | -3,041 | -3,477 |
| EBIT | 30,297 | 38,013 |
| Annual profit | 23,543 | 29,286 |