- CEO
- Egon Gsponer
- Full Time Employees
- 695
- Sector
- Transportation
- Industry
- Railroads
- Address
- Rail Center Brig-Glis VS Switzerland 3900
- IPO Date
- Aug 19, 1999
- Business
- BVZ Holding AG engages primarily in the operation of railways and provision of related public transport services in Switzerland. The company operates a mountain railway that provides the only access to the car-free resort town of Zermatt, offering passenger transport, car transport on the Furka route, and freight services. Additional core activities encompass the management and maintenance of railway infrastructure, rolling stock procurement and refurbishment, personnel services, and real estate operations. BVZ Holding AG conducts its business mainly in the Swiss cantons of Wallis, Uri, and Graubünden. Founded in 1891, the company is headquartered in Brig, Switzerland.
Recent developments include strategic operational increases in transport capacity and services, alongside stable growth in revenue streams from mobility and investments. The company reported rising operating income and profit in the first half of 2025, reflecting business expansion and enhanced service delivery. Leadership changes include the appointment of Egon Gsponer as Chief Executive Officer in September 2024, signaling continued strategic focus. BVZ Holding AG also maintains subsidiary operations through Matterhorn Gotthard Verkehrs AG, which administers rolling stock and maintains repair shops to support the primary transport services.
BVZ Holding AG targets public and freight transportation markets within Switzerland, emphasizing mountain rail services critical for tourism and local mobility. It leverages its infrastructure and operational expertise to maintain a competitive position in regional rail transport. The company remains committed to expanding its service offerings while sustaining efficient railway operations and infrastructure upkeep to support tourism and regional economic development. Its shares are publicly traded under the ticker 0QML.L, representing its presence in the Swiss transportation industry.