Design

The Goldenpass Express stands out for its aesthetics. All the GoldenPass Express coaches were manufactured by Stadler Rail in Bussnang (Thurgau).

The nose of the train, which gives it its look, was designed by the Italian designer PininFarina. Innova Design designed the interior and some of the exterior fittings.

The concept of the variable gauge bogie was first realised by MOB in 2007, and the operating principles were verified with the first prototypes produced in house (EV09). MOB subsequently entrusted the development of the seri production of the variable gauge bogies to Alstom. This resulted in the EV18. The bogies are assembled at the Alstom/Bombardier plant in Villeneuve. They’re overhaul will be carried out by the company RailTech in Villeneuve.