August 27, 2025|
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|3 months agoSwiss Railways Plans Major International Expansion
Swiss Federal Railways announces plans to lease up to 40 high-speed trains for expanded connections to France, Italy, and Britain.
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- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) plans to lease up to 40 high-speed trains to expand its international network.
- The expansion targets connections to France, Italy, and potentially Britain (London) and Spain (Barcelona).
- The decision to lease rather than purchase is primarily due to the company's 'tight financial situation'.
- The new multi-current high-speed trains are expected to be operational in the 2030s.
- Both the Swiss and UK governments have expressed support for establishing a direct rail link.
By The Numbers
Up to 40
High-speed trains to be leased
15 years
Potential operating lease agreement duration
5 hours
Potential journey time between Switzerland and the UK
They Said
"The purchase has not yet been completely ruled out. However, the focus is on leasing these 40 trains."
"The reason for this is the railway company’s tight financial situation."