Who we are
The company
Ferrocarril de Sóller S.A. is a privately-owned company, most of its capital originating from Sóller, devoted to regular rail passenger transport through an agreement originally valid in force until 2011. The company basically survives now as a result of the particular attraction it holds for visitors and tourists.
The company that manages the railway, Ferrocarril de Sóller SA, was founded on 5th November 1905 with the support of all the inhabitants of Sóller. This is an emblematic company for Sóller and indeed for Mallorca as a whole, given its long history, the cultural heritage it represents and the important economic and social contribution it makes.
The franchise
The franchise for the running of the railway between Palma and the Port of Sóller was to finishes on 16th April 2011. Nevertheless, in 2005, the company was able to achieve an extension of this franchise for another 50 years so that, nowadays, the franchise ends in 2055. Subject to important financial investments, this extension ensures an important medium term future for the company and thus for its employees.This date represents a significant limitation on the economic horizon of Ferrocarril de Sóller S.A. and a severe restriction for the necessary and desirable policy of private investments.
Ever since 1912 the Sóller railway has been running a daily train service along the 27.3 km route between Palma de Mallorca and Sóller, without interruption. From 1913 it has also run the tram service along the 4.9 kilometres from Sóller and the Port of Sóller.
A jewel amongst railways
Ever since 1912 the Sóller railway has been running a daily train service along the 27.3 km route between Palma de Mallorca and Sóller, without interruption. From 1913 it has also run the tram service along the 4.9 kilometres from Sóller and the Port of Sóller.
Ever since 1912 the Sóller railway has been running a daily train service along the 27.3 km route between Palma de Mallorca and Sóller, without interruption. From 1913 it has also run the tram service along the 4.9 kilometres from Sóller and the Port of Sóller.
The railway is characterized, amongst other things, by the fact that it is narrow gauge, the track width being 914 mm (an English yard), which is infrequent nowadays; moreover its rolling stock is extremely varied and meticulously finished, and maintained using traditional methods.
The Sóller railway also stands out for the special, attractive route it runs along, overcoming the natural barrier of the Sierra de Alfàbia mountain range which is 2.8 km wide and 496 metres high. To do so, in just seven kilometres, the railway rises up 199 metres with an inclination of 23 millimetres, runs through thirteen longitudinal tunnels ranging in length from 33 to 2,876 metres, crosses over several bridges, the “cinc-ponts” viaduct which has five arches with spans 8 metres high and a great many bends, some with radii below 190 metres.
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