How do SBB “Stop on Requests” Work? (Cavaglia)
Oh Geologist is planning a trip from Poschiavo to Pontresina with a stop at the Cavaglia Gletschergarten. They are unsure about how to request stops on trains marked with an 'X' and how the train knows to stop for them at smaller stations. They seek advice on using the Swiss Travel Pass and stopping procedures.
- Use the call button on the train to request a stop at 'stop on request' stations.
- Always be visible at the station; the train stops if it sees passengers waiting.
- Check for display screens on the train to help identify your stop.
- Press the call button on the platform at least 10 minutes before the train arrives.
- Don't worry; train staff are generally helpful if you're at the station.
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Hello. We will be heading from Poschiavo to Pontresina with a stop at the Cavaglia Gletschergarten. The SBB timetable says that the stops with an X by them are “stop on request”. Do I request that stop when I show them my Swiss Travel Pass once on the train?
And if we want to get back on a train from Cavaglia on to Ponstresina, and Cavaglia shows up as a “stop on request” (June 25 14:44)…how do they know we want the train to stop…or do they just see us at the small stop along the tracks?
Thank you,
Oh Geologist
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When I traveled to Davos last year it was a similar setup. Those trains had call buttons to request a stop (like any city bus).
You didn’t need to inform the conductor (although you could to double-check on your train) 🙂The train will stop if they see anyone at the station when pulling in (so don’t wait inside anywhere!)
Lucas
hi
We have used stop on request on the Zweisimmen – Lenk line a couple of times. As Lucas says there is a call button on the train to press to stop it to disembark. Sit where you can see the route on the display screens in the carriage so that you know when your stop is coming up. There will be a tannoy announcement as well but in German so watching screen is best! From memory I think it is “Halt auf Verlangen” you will hear and also see on the screen.
On the station platforms of request stations there is also a call button to request the train to stop for you – just check which direction of travel you are going in and press appropriate button.
Don’t worry – we have had no problems figuring it out!
Maggie
Thanks Maggie! I didn’t notice the call button at a station as well!
Thanks very much Lucas and Maggie…I pictured us out trying to wave down the train!
Oh(io) Geologist
Haha! I assumed it was more that the train driver sees passengers waiting and stops the train ;).
No frantic arm waving needed – I guess someone pressed a button on the tracks without me noticing!Lucas
>> I guess someone pressed a button on the tracks without me noticing!
Yes, that might have been the case!
The only “Halt auf Verlangen” button I ever saw on a platform had very specific instructions for use. Something along the lines of: it must be pressed no earlier than 10 minutes before the train was due, and if it was not pressed, the train would not stop regardless!
However, I have seen bus drivers and train drivers in Switzerland go out of their way for tourists on so many occasions, that I would be really surprised if they actually did not stop when they saw people on the platform, even if the button had not been pressed.
Alpenrose
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