Latest transport news and updates from Switzerland. AI-curated articles covering transport topics.
Government commissions ETH Zurich report to prioritize national road and rail projects, with new proposals expected by January 2026 amid infrastructure cost concerns.
Zurich voters support revolutionary public transport pricing initiative, reducing annual travel pass costs from 800 to 365 francs, sparking nationwide transit accessibility debate.
Schaffhausen joins growing pressure on German railway operator to address chronic delays affecting cross-border services
Canton offers CHF 1,500 credit for residents who give up their cars, promoting sustainable transport
Basel-City launches innovative environmental program offering CHF 1,500 credit for public transport or bikes to residents who permanently give up their cars.
Major restructuring of Zurich's tram network announced for December, affecting seven lines and impacting access to vital medical facilities for 50,000 patients.
Zurich airport becomes first in Europe to test autonomous buses for employee transportation, with plans for remote operation by year-end.
Three moderate and one minor injury reported after two trams collide in Zurich Oerlikon, disrupting public transport services and requiring emergency response.
Euroairport achieves historic milestone with over 2.4 million summer passengers and record single-day traffic despite French air traffic controller strikes.
Popular Bernese Oberland cable car faces extended shutdown until October 1 due to critical bearing damage, impacting regional tourism during peak season.
Swiss Federal Railways announces plans to lease up to 40 high-speed trains for expanded connections to France, Italy, and Britain.
Chinese tech giant Baidu announces plans to establish autonomous vehicle operations in Zurich, targeting service gaps in Swiss peripheral regions.
SBB launches pilot program with tougher smoking regulations at selected train stations, signaling potential nationwide policy changes for public transportation hubs.
Mountain transport operators see 9% passenger increase despite challenging weather, with significant regional variations in performance.
Federal prosecutors report 20 convictions in just one month for threats, violence and harassment against Swiss Federal Rail personnel, indicating growing safety concerns on public transport.
Federal Prosecutor's Office reports surge in convictions related to violence against railway staff, including threats and harassment of ticket inspectors.
Switzerland's ambitious underground freight transport system encounters setbacks as enthusiasm wanes for the multi-billion-franc private initiative.
Switzerland's rolling highway service for trucks crossing the Alps will cease operations at the end of 2025, three years earlier than planned, due to economic challenges.
Swiss rolling highway service to cease operations by end of 2025, three years ahead of schedule, impacting trans-Alpine freight transport.
Key Alpine route remains closed indefinitely after avalanche damages 300 meters of tunnel infrastructure, disrupting north-south traffic between Switzerland and Italy.
From trusted Swiss news outlets