February 1, 2023
Renovation of the Monte Generoso Railway completed
The last section of the new track on the line leading to the peak was laid on January 31, 2023, completing the century-old railway…
November 1, 2022
World record for the Rhaetian Railway with the “world’s longest train”
On Oct. 29, 2022, the Rhaetian Railway (RhB) brought the world's longest narrow-gauge passenger train on the UNESCO World Heritage route…
August 27, 2022
Liechtenstein celebrates Monument Day and 150 years of the railway
The Feldkirch-Schaan/Vaduz-Buchs railway line was built in 1872 with a great impact on the economic development of the country. The…
August 5, 2022
Work pioneering Stuttgart-Degerloch bridge awarded
The Stuttgart-Degerloch span railway bridge has been awarded with the German Civil Engineering Award 2022 for its innovative design of mesh…
August 1, 2022
Celebration of August 1, 2022: Speech by Federal President Ignazio Cassis in Knonau
Federal President Ignatius Cassis (FDP) made the first stop of his "Tour de Suisse" by train in Knonau, Canton Zurich at the Stöckweid farm…
July 13, 2022
Germany: Great success of the 9 euro per month single ticket for trains, streetcars and buses
In Germany, for 9 euros per month, you can travel throughout the country on local and regional transport trains, including regular buses,…
March 19, 2022
Swiss Railways celebrates 175 years
Swiss Federal Railways, a model of efficiency in terms of passengers, punctuality and safety are considered the best in Europe
September 5, 2021
More regional and night trains between Switzerland and Germany
Agreement on rail traffic signed by Federal Councillor Simonetta Sommaruga and German Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer
June 30, 2021
Gotthard Base Tunnel: Up in passengers and dynamism
More 28 percent in traffic on the main Alpine tunnel between 2016 and 2019, as well as positive data for stations in the cantons of Ticino…
April 26, 2021
Public transportation in pandemic time under the lens
Those responsible for public transport in Switzerland and the cantons discussed the effects of the crisis resulting from COVID19 on the…
April 4, 2021
Federal Council espouses 2021 “Year of the Railways”
Switzerland's objective is to promote rail transport in Europe and to contribute to the achievement of the local "Green Deal" climate…