Going to Switz in 2 weeks. I already have a 15-day Swiss Pass and I don't want to deal with reservations or supplements or need panoramic windows, just want the standard windows that open on those scenic routes. Do the trains designated as tourist trains, like the Golden Pass, Bernina Express, Glacier Express etc...do these tourist trains also carry any standard type (non-panoramic) cars on the same train that has the panoramic cars, or is the whole train just panoramic-windowed? I'm reading Rick's Switz 6th edition and I can't find that info, so if it's in there, a page number would be greatly appreciated...thanks...
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New Paltz, NY
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The tourist trains don't have "regular- inter city" type cars attached to them. Those would be on separate trains that run on the same tracks. The Swiss Rail site (rail.ch) indicates which trains have panoramic windows, and require reservations. On the Golden Pass trains reservations are optional on the panoramic trains, so your Swiss Pass will cover both types of trains without any additional fees. Also a lot of the "regular non-panoramic" trains use newer more modern cars these day which don't always have windows that can open anyways.