Switzerland
How Swiss Railways Uses AI to Detect Track Defects
Swiss Federal Railways uses diagnostic trains, high-speed cameras and artificial intelligence to inspect about 2,000 kilometres of track each month.
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public transport
Union demands action over violence against Swiss transport staff
The Transport Workers’ Union says attacks on public transport employees remain a daily problem and is calling for parliamentary action. Swiss Federal Railways reports around ten incidents a day involving insults, threats, assaults or spitting, although nationwide data remains incomplete.
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SBB
SBB profit more than doubles as passenger numbers climb
Swiss Federal Railways recorded a first-half profit of CHF126 million as daily passenger numbers rose to 1. 45 million. The recovery in freight and property income contrasts with continuing restructuring, punctuality concerns and the planned reintegration of SBB Cargo into the group.
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Swiss Federal Railways
SBB profit jumps as more passengers return to Swiss trains
The Swiss Federal Railways reported a CHF126 million profit in the first half of 2026, driven by increased passenger numbers, property income and a recovery in freight. The results come as SBB continues restructuring its freight operations and manages slightly lower punctuality.
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Transportation
Passenger rail transport in Switzerland surged to a new record of 6. 3 billion passenger-kilometres in the second quarter of 2026, confirming the enduring popularity and recovery of public transport.
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Infrastructure
A government report on a 2025 railway incident, where two trains nearly collided, has exposed communication failures linked to Switzerland's multilingual environment, prompting reviews of safety procedures.
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Transport
A new memorandum of understanding signed by Swiss Federal Railways, France's SNCF, and Eurostar marks a significant step towards establishing a direct rail link between Switzerland and London, promising to enhance cross-continental travel.
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Transportation
Ambitious plans for a direct train line connecting Switzerland and London have gained momentum after Swiss Federal Railways, France's SNCF, and Eurostar signed a memorandum of understanding to explore timetables and operational concepts.
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Transport
The maintenance backlog on the Swiss Federal Railways network has surged to CHF 9. 5 billion, raising concerns about the long-term health of the nation's infrastructure despite the operator rating its current condition as 'good'.
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Public Transport
A new app-based system called 'Bibo' will soon be trialed with 3,000 users in Switzerland. The system aims to simplify travel by automatically detecting when a passenger is on a bus, train, or tram and charging the correct fare, eliminating the need to purchase a ticket beforehand.
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Transport
Alliance Swisspass has approved a significant price increase for public transport across Switzerland, citing persistent inflation and investment needs. The hike, set for December 2026, will impact daily commuters and travelers nationwide.
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Crime
A former manager at Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) and four others face charges including commercial fraud and misconduct in public office. Swiss prosecutors allege they orchestrated a scheme involving fraudulent invoices for undelivered or overpriced goods, defrauding the state-run company of approximately CHF 5 million.
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Lausanne
Train services in the Lausanne area are severely disrupted and will not fully resume until Wednesday morning, according to Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). The outage was caused by football fans who damaged approximately forty essential cables, prompting extensive repair work and the use of replacement buses.
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Transportation
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) achieved a record 94. 1% passenger punctuality in 2025, a historic high for the company, with significant improvements noted in French-speaking Switzerland despite numerous construction projects.
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Transport
Starting mid-December, Switzerland's rail network will see significant expansion, including new direct connections from Brig to German cities like Berlin and Frankfurt, along with a new 'Nightjet' service from Zurich.
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Transport
Swiss Federal Railways is enhancing its international connections, launching new direct train services from Brig (Valais) to German cities including Berlin and Frankfurt. The move comes as a new timetable is set to take effect on December 14th to meet a 50% rise in cross-border travel over the last decade.
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transportation
Swiss Federal Railways' freight division implements significant operational changes, including job cuts and terminal closures, primarily affecting Ticino region.
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