![The Trans-Europe Express took travel to a whole new level.](https://blog.nationalmuseum.ch/app/uploads/tee-titel-neu-300x225.jpg)
Trans-Europe Express
In 1961, SBB brought the electric TEE train into operation. The TEE is still regarded as a symbol of luxury travel and technological advancement.
![First-generation TEE train: RAm TEE I diesel multiple unit pulling into Zurich, July 1958.](https://blog.nationalmuseum.ch/app/uploads/tee-einfahrt-300x199.jpg)
![A dining experience to rival any gourmet restaurant: interior view of the dining car, 1961.](https://blog.nationalmuseum.ch/app/uploads/speisewagen-e1633940404545-300x241.jpg)
![Passengers board the RAe TEE II ‘Gottardo’, September 1961.](https://blog.nationalmuseum.ch/app/uploads/elektrozug-300x244.jpg)
Many people still consider the TEE the best train ever built. YouTube
![A stylish rendezvous: the bar in the centre of the train.](https://blog.nationalmuseum.ch/app/uploads/bar-tee-300x288.jpg)
![Spacious restrooms for well-groomed travel: the ladies’ bathroom on board the RAe TEE.](https://blog.nationalmuseum.ch/app/uploads/bad-245x300.jpg)
![RAe TEE II luxury train at Milano Centrale station, September 1961.](https://blog.nationalmuseum.ch/app/uploads/einsteigen-300x292.jpg)
In 1961, SBB brought the electric TEE train into operation. The TEE is still regarded as a symbol of luxury travel and technological advancement.