Tatra Electric Railway (TEŽ)

Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko (ZSSK)
Slovakia
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The Journey

Navigate from Poprad-Tatry to Štrbské Pleso across a span of 35km.

Scenery Highlights
  • High Tatras Granite Peaks
  • Štrbské Pleso Mountain Lake (1,347m elevation)
  • Dense Pine and Spruce Forest Ascension
  • Open Alpine Meadows
Quick Facts
  • Duration

    1.1 hours

  • Distance

    35 km

  • Est. Price

    Ultra-affordable (€3–12 depending on ticket type)

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Classes & Accommodations

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Engine / Locomotive

Electric traction motors (3,000V DC overhead catenary)

Track Gauge

1,000 mm (metre gauge)

Braking Technology

Electric regenerative braking + disc brakes on tram units

Route Engineering Challenges

  • Narrow-gauge metre gauge on steep alpine alignment requiring tight curve negotiation

  • Extreme winter snow loads in High Tatras — units designed for -30°C operation

  • Integration with rack-railway (OZ) at interchange stations with incompatible gauge systems

Electrification

3,000V DC overhead catenary

Line

TEŽ Line 183 / Part of ZSSK narrow-gauge network

Rolling stock

Modern low-floor articulated tram-trains (Bombardier/Tatra KT-series derivatives)

Maximum speed

80 km/h

Connection to Cog Railway

OZ (Ozubnicová železnica) at Štrbské Pleso — rack railway to Hrebienok and Lomnický štít

Quick Facts
  • Duration

    1.1 hours

  • Distance

    35 km

  • Est. Price

    Ultra-affordable (€3–12 depending on ticket type)

Official Booking Provider