ADLER

The four seven-coach ADLER trains (alpine, dynamic, quiet, elegant passenger train) consist of two three-coach traction modules, each with a driver’s cab, plus a bistro coach in between. The seven-part trains weigh approximately 200 tonnes, are 126 metres long and have 313 seats, 63 of which are in 1st class. ADLER trains are equipped with a bistro coach, which, as before, is operated by Elvetino.

Advantages of the new rolling stock

The new rolling stock offers major customer benefits and a significantly improved travel experience. Key points:  

• Low-floor access
• Panorama windows
• Air conditioning
• Infotainment
• Bistro
• Disabled access
• Fast passenger transfer

At the beginning of 2021, an agreement was signed with Stadler Rail AG for the purchase of two ADLER and seven FINK trains. Delivery from Stadler Rail is planned from 2024. The new trains will replace the HGe-Pendel trains on the Luzern–Engelberg Express. They will also be used to supplement S-Bahn services and as additional trains for InterRegio services. 

FINK

The three-coach FINK trains (nimble, innovative low-floor composition) are used as supplementary modules for the seven-coach ADLER IR trains and can also be used for the S4 or S5, the Interlaken−Meiringen Regio service and as additional relief trains for the S44 and S55. They offer 139 seats over a length of 54 metres, 18 of which are 1st class. The weight of one of these trains is approximately 90 tonnes.  

Advantages of the new rolling stock 

The new rolling stock offers major customer benefits and a significantly improved travel experience. Key points:  

• Low-floor access
• Panorama windows
• Air conditioning
• Infotainment
• Disabled access
• Fast passenger transfer

At the beginning of 2021, an agreement was signed with Stadler Rail AG for the purchase of two ADLER and seven FINK trains. Delivery from Stadler Rail is planned from 2024. The seven new FINK trains will be used to supplement the Luzern–Engelberg Express as well as the S-Bahn and also as additional trains for InterRegio services.

SPATZ

2004 saw the rollout of the new SPATZ train (narrow-gauge, panorama multiple unit). These multiple units are used in the S-Bahn. Since 2017, all vehicles have been equipped with fully automatic coupling. This allows SPATZ trains to be coupled with FINK trains.

Advantages of the new rolling stock

The new rolling stock offers major customer benefits and a significantly improved travel experience. Key points:  

• Low-floor access
• Panorama windows
• Air conditioning
• Disabled access
• Fast passenger transfer

HGe-Pendel

Two HGe-Pendel trains run on the Luzern–Engelberg Express. An HGe locomotive pulls a former 1st class panorama coach of the GoldenPass Express, three refurbished 2nd class coaches and an articulated driving trailer.  

Three (or sometimes four) additional HGe-Pendel trains are in use for the seasonal train to Engelberg, as additional trains to the Brünig Pass and as reserve trains. Instead of a 1st class panorama coach and an articulated driving trailer, they are coupled with refurbished coaches and driving trailers. 

The three articulated driving trailers provide a panoramic view thanks to their large windows. The fully air-conditioned coaches with air-sprung bogies improve driving comfort and noise levels have been greatly optimised by equipping them with disc brakes. Passengers in this section of the train can benefit from low-floor access.  

The Globi coach in the middle of the train makes this train a Globi Express.

Direct current vehicles

The Be 125 013 articulated railcar operates on the route between Meiringen and Innertkirchen. The Be 125 008 railcar is available as a replacement vehicle from Innertkirchen.

Historic vehicles

Deh 120 914

Constructed in 1941, this vehicle was used by Zentralbahn as a train locomotive for mountain brake tests until the end of 2013. It belongs to SBB Historic and is currently being overhauled. 

HGe 4/4 I 1992

This vehicle was used as a lead locomotive between 1954 and 1996 on the Giswil–Meiringen mountain line. It is owned by zb Historic. It was refurbished by the association and has been used for special trips since 2014.

BDeh 140

The fleet of Engelberg power cars formed the backbone of LSE services to Engelberg. Since 2010, these vehicles have only been used during peak traffic periods. The BDeh 140 006 is available for snow clearing and shunting. The BDeh 140 005 was loaned to zb Historic. This machine was once again given the original LSE paint and is used for the association’s special trips. The vehicle (number 140 007) is at the Swiss Museum of Transport. Visitors can practice driving this locomotive in a driving simulator.