28 June 1913: The inaugural train reaches Frutigen on 28 June 1913
The history of BLS From the early days to today’s BLS

The history of BLS

Pioneering spirit, technical milestones and more than 180 years of mobility history.

Our history at a glance

BLS has a rich and diverse history. Discover the development of BLS and its predecessor railways, the history of navigation and our historical heritage.

Italian miners inside the tunnel gallery

The history of BLS Ltd

On 31 March 1911, the miners broke through the Lötschberg Tunnel.
Undated photograph of the steamship “Blümlisalp” in the newly opened Thun navigation canal

The history of BLS Navigation

More than 180 years ago, courageous pioneers revolutionised the waterways of the Bernese Oberland.
Geschichte RM

The history of Regionalverkehr Mittelland Ltd

Stories of great dedication, great sacrifices and even greater dreams.
Bau des Weissensteintunnels in Oberdorf SO

The history of the Solothurn–Moutier Railway (SMB)

22 kilometres, two linguistic worlds
Die Begegnung der Dampf- und Elektroloks steht sinnnbildlich für die Ablösung der Dampf- durch Elektrozüge

The history of the Ramsei–Sumiswald–Huttwil Railway (RSHB)

An eventful history within the European political landscape.

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