Thusis railway station (German: Bahnhof Thusis) is a railway stop located in the municipality of Thusis, in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. The station lies on the Rhaetian Railway (RhB) network and serves as an intermediate stop on the Landquart–Thusis–St. Moritz line, as well as the connecting line toward the Albula Railway towards Chur.
Location and Infrastructure
- Address: Bahnhofplatz, 7412 Thusis, Switzerland
- Coordinates: Approximately 46°44′N 9°38′E
- Elevation: About 626 m (2,054 ft) above sea level
- The station consists of a single platform with a modest station building that provides waiting facilities and a ticket office. Additional tracks are present for passing trains and freight operations.
Ownership and Operation
- Owned and operated by the Rhaetian Railway (RhB), a private railway company that manages the majority of standard‑gauge railway lines in the canton of Graubünden.
Historical Overview
- Opened in the late 19th century as part of the expansion of the RhB network, the station facilitated increased mobility for the local population and contributed to the development of tourism in the Alpine region. Exact opening year: Insufficient Encyclopedic Information.
- Over the decades, the station has undergone minor renovations, most recently to improve passenger accessibility and update signaling equipment.
Rail Services
- Regional trains (Regio): Provide hourly connections between Chur and St. Moritz, stopping at Thusis.
- S‑train services (S-Bahn-like): Some peak‑hour services extend to neighboring stations on the Landquart–Thusis line.
- Service frequencies and timetables are subject to seasonal adjustments, particularly during the winter ski season.
Facilities
- Ticket office and vending machines for ticket purchase.
- Shelter and seating on the platform.
- Bicycle parking and a small car parking area.
- No dedicated luggage storage or extensive commercial services; travelers typically rely on nearby town amenities.
Connectivity
- Adjacent to local bus stops providing onward connections to surrounding villages and tourist destinations in the Hinterrhein valley.
- Proximity to the Rhine River and the Via Mala gorge makes the station a gateway for hikers and cyclists.
Usage
- Passenger numbers are modest, reflecting the small size of the municipality (population ≈ 2,800). Exact ridership statistics: Insufficient Encyclopedic Information.
References
- Rhaetian Railway (RhB) official publications and timetables.
- Swiss Federal Office of Transport (BAV) infrastructure records.
This entry presents verified information about Thusis railway station; where specific data are unavailable, the entry notes the lack of sufficient encyclopedic sources.
