Ok, so we’re a little late to the party in discovering these rather special trains, given that they actually entered service in 2023. But the world needs more asymmetry, and we are absolutely here for it. The Gornergrat Railway is a winding, scenic mountain railway nestled amongst the Swiss Alps in the canton of Valais. The second highest railway in Europe, it links the resort of Zermatt with the summit of the Gornergrat, with spectacular views over to the Matterhorn on a clear day.