The extensive route network takes passengers from Altstätten, Rheineck and Rorschach as well as from St.Gallen and Gossau directly to Appenzellerland.

The new Appenzell railways were created in summer 2006 through a merger of the Appenzell railways, the St.Gallen–Trogen railway, the Rorschach-Heiden mountain railway, the Rheineck-Walzenhausen mountain railway and the former Appenzell railways. In addition to a well-developed rail network in the Appenzellerland, Appenzeller Bahnen AG also offers adventure rides open to the public and wonderful nostalgic rides – whether in the old restored “Drissgi” or “Föfi” railway cars or in the bistro car.