Swiss Petition Demands Night Train Expansion

Over 58,000 signatures collected for petition urging government to expand night train services, amid concerns over planned cuts to Barcelona and Rome routes.

Key Takeaways

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Over 58,640 Swiss citizens signed a petition demanding expansion of night train services
The petition was collected in less than three months
Night train routes to Barcelona and Rome are at risk due to budget cuts
The Green Party and Umverkehr organization led the petition campaign

By The Numbers

10 million

Swiss Francs annual subsidy approved

30 million

Swiss Francs originally planned subsidy

58,640

Petition signatures collected

They Said

"This is a strong signal that the government should not abandon the expansion of night trains"
— Aline Trede, parliamentary group leader of the Greens

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