Berner Oberland-Bahnen AG is a regionally based transportation company that is committed to serving the public. Since BOB operates a part of the public transport network, the federal and cantonal governments purchased a clear majority of shares. The core business of the BOB AG is the marketing of the Bernese Oberland Railways and Schynige Platte Railway. The latter operates in the tourist sector. It is of fundamental importance to work closely with the Jungfrau Railway Group. The combination of the two business segments in its core business, the Schynige Platte nature experience and the synergies from the alliance with Jungfraubahn Holding AG, are the success factors of the stock corporation.

The Bernese Oberland Railway is a modern regional railway with feeder function for the destinations of the Jungfrau Region. The trains continuously run every half hour and reach an hourly capacity of 800 and 900 persons, respectively, on the lines from Interlaken Ost to Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald. The objective is comfortable access to the Lütschinen valleys with modern rolling stock. This represents an important service that is provided in the public interest.

From Wilderswil, the Schynige Platte Railway travels to Schynige Platte, 1,967 metres above sea level. The fundamental technical design of the historic cog railway remains the same as it was during the First World War. It runs from late May to late October and offers a nostalgic mountain experience with an alpine panorama. The destination is marketed as Top of Swiss Tradition.

The objective of the BOB AG is the cost-conscious operation of the two railways, easing the burden on the public regarding reimbursement requirements and maintenance of the Schynige Platte Railway by means of a historical jewel. The close collaboration with the Jungfrau Railway Group guarantees BOB AG a competitive advantage. The primary focus is on public service and rounding out the mountain rail service in the region. In addition, BOB AG seeks organic growth on its own railway tracks through better utilisation of the daily off-peak periods and the off-season. Along with their partners within the Jungfrau Railways, they support the «12-month high season» initiative.

A significant investment project was the connection of the Berner Oberland Railway (BOB) as part of the V-Cableway generation project to the new Grindelwald Terminal station, which went into operation on December 14, 2019. The BOB thus acts as a feeder for the Eiger Express tricable gondola, the excursion to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe and the Kleine Scheidegg-Männlichen ski area, with the Grindelwald-Männlichen gondola (GGM), which offers ten seats each. The direct connection of the public transport to these excursion destinations, including the gain in time, is a significant increase in quality for guests traveling to the Jungfrau Region.

The Zweilütschinen station was renovated and put into operation with the 2023 timetable change. It now meets the requirements for barrier-free access to public transport. The new station and the Park+Ride in Matten were also opened in December 2023. Since then, additional trains can be used, which run in the respective load direction to and from Grindelwald on around 65 days a year. The aim is to further increase the number of passengers by making it easier to change trains and thus relieve the Lütschinen valleys of private transport.

The BOB AG is also investing in new rolling stock. Six new multiple-unit trains will be put into operation for the winter season 2025/2026 and a further four new multiple-unit trains in the first half of 2026.

Most of the railway infrastructure of the Schynige Platte Railway dates to the early days. The railway began operating in 1893. The entire superstructure is going to be renovated, financed by the Canton of Berne, to ensure that it remains operational for decades to come. The first phase took place in April 2023, with further phases planned to be carried out in the fall after the end of operations and in the spring before the start of operations. The track bed will be renovated, rails, sleepers and some of the cog racks will be replaced. A new building for the Wilderswil workshop is also planned. All work on the locomotives and carriages are carried out by employees directly and by hand on site.