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When the ceremonial action began on Monday morning, the sky again opened the floodgates and covered the illustrious crowd of guests with heavy and heavy drops during the inauguration ceremony from the V-Bahn. But at an event where the Jungfrau Railways pull the strings, one is ready for such eventualities: Immediately, the employees went around and distributed umbrellas.
"The weather is good," said Jungfrau Railways CEO Urs Kessler. "In the history of the V-Bahn was not always the sun."
Yes, the V-Bahn in recent years has given much to discuss, write and argue . It includes the replacement of the Männlichenbahn, a new gondola – the Eiger Express -, a stop of the Bernese Oberland at Rothenegg, a new terminal in the ground, an underground car park and the renewal of rolling stock of the Wengernalpbahn and Jungfrau. Cost: 470 million francs.
"It is here that a large-scale project takes place," said Christoph Neuhaus, Director of the Bern Building, at the inauguration ceremony. The V-Bahn will give tourism in the Bernese Oberland and in the canton important impulses.
"The V-Bahn is very important for the canton of Bern": Christoph Neuhaus in a video interview. Video: Samuel Günter / Fritz Lehmann
The official ceremony of inauguration took place in the GGM car park. Well with an oversized shovel for eight people, but who was expecting a pompous show, was disappointed. No superstar like Roger Federer, Vitali Klitschko or Tony Parker did the honors.
In one way or another: The project should be the star. "Today is a V-Bahn day," said Kessler. "As a result, there is a V-Bahn aperitif with sausage, bread and cheese-shaped V."
Kessler explained officials, business partners and media workers the different sections that make up the V-Bahn. And it turned out that the inauguration ceremony is really late: the whole project has been under construction for a long time.
Some parts, such as the renewal of the rolling stock of the participating railways, are even complete. "Of the 470 million francs, almost half have already been spent," said Kessler.
Urs Kessler, CEO of Jungfrau Railways, speaks of a historic moment for the Jungfrau region
"It was an intense struggle": Jungfrau Railways CEO Urs Kessler is relieved after the ceremony of the day. inauguration of the V-Bahn. Video: Samuel Günter
While Kessler was speaking, Daniel Zihlmann, GGM General Manager, stood by his side and made sure his colleague was not wet. A possible symbol of the partnerships needed to realize a big project?
All speakers praised the cooperation. The strongest Andreas Kaufmann, chairman of the board of directors of GGM. "We are grateful that we are very involved as a small train."
Christoph Neuhaus, President of the Government, was also delighted. "Here, a very attractive project is developing beyond cantonal and even national borders." He hopes the V-Bahn will provide important impetus for tourism as well as for public transport.
"The connection to the national rail network makes travel by train even more attractive." And the planned Park and Ride in Wilderswil should help relieve traffic valleys.
There was disagreement, whether it was about the inauguration ceremony handle a historic moment. Christian Anderegg, Mayor of Grindelwald, said no. "We are not building a memorial here, but something for the future."
Kessler contradicted: "Especially with regard to this future, it is a historic moment for Grindelwald and the whole region." "For Grindelwald, it's the beginning of a new era," Anderegg said.
It was a long and painful journey that led to this dedication ceremony. "I did not believe it anymore," said Thomas Bieger, president of Jungfraubahn Holding AG. "But the tenacity of Urs Kessler has finally paid off." (Bernese Oberlander)
Created: 03.07.2018, 15:07
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