Emmental-Burgdorf-Thun-Bahn

Company History: The Emmental-Burgdorf-Thun-Bahn (EBT) is a former standard gauge railway company that was based in Burgdorf in Switzerland. It was created on January 1, 1942 through the merger of the Burgdorf-Thun Railway (BTB) and the Emmental Railway (EB). In 1997, it merged with the United Huttwil-Bahnen (VHB) and the Solothurn-Münster-Bahn (SMB) to form the regional transport Mittelland (RM). The RM, in turn, merged with the BLS Lötschbergbahn (BLS) to form BLS AG in June 2006.

Brief History: Switzerland is a mountainous Central European country, home to numerous lakes, villages and the high peaks of the Alps. Its cities contain medieval quarters, with landmarks like capital Bern’s Zytglogge clock tower and Lucerne’s wooden chapel bridge. The country is also known for its ski resorts and hiking trails. Banking and finance are key industries, and Swiss watches and chocolate are world renowned.