Switzerland is ready to make 60 to 80 million francs to upgrade the Metz-Strasbourg-Basel railway, which would provide a valid alternative on the left bank of the Rhine River along one of Europe’s busiest axes. The line’s profile needs to be adapted to further boost the modal shift in the area from road to rail....
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SWISS expands AirRail partnership with SBB – Economy Class & Beyond
SWISS and SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) have agreed to extend their AirRail offering, with new destinations and a partnership extension. Trains and Planes – SWISS and SBB – Image, SWISS. When established in 2019, the programme was initially scheduled to run for up to five years. This has now been extended by the two companies...
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Rhaetian Railway certifies added value of 860 million
According to a study, the Rhaetian Railway generates added value throughout Switzerland and not just in its home canton of Graubünden. (archive picture) Keystone According to its own figures, the Rhaetian Railway generates added value of CHF 860 million throughout Switzerland, CHF 446 million of which is generated in Graubünden. On Wednesday, the railroad presented...
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Switzerland Allocates 1 Billion Francs for Renewal of Gotthard Railway!
The Gotthard Axis, which crosses the Alps between Italy and Switzerland, is one of the most important railway crossings in Europe. When the Gotthard Base Tunnel opened in 2016, it was hailed as a revolutionary development for the region’s rail transport. However, an unexpected event in 2023 once again highlighted the importance of alternative rail...
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Switzerland to deploy one billion francs to renovate the ‘old’ Gotthard railway
The Gotthard axis is a crucial infrastructure to cross the Alps via rail between Italy and Swtizerland. Swiss Councilor Albert Rösti recently pledged one billion francs for the renovation of the old mountain railway, which proved to be vital throughout the past year when the Gotthard Base Tunnel was unavailable. “The SBB and the FOT...
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What makes infrastructure debt attractive?
From an investor perspective, what makes infrastructure debt attractive versus other asset classes? It is an interesting time to invest in infrastructure as a maturing asset class, particularly as it compares to sister asset classes such as real estate. We see more and more differentiation within infrastructure debt and equity, with more fundraising for specialist...
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Frequentis to replace SBB communication system
SWITZERLAND: Swiss Federal Railways has selected Frequentis to supply and maintain technology to replace its current dispatching system and manage communications for more than 11 000 trains per day. The IMS Service BTA platform is intended to enhance communications between control centres, staff and emergency teams, ensuring smoother operations across the network. It will use...
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National Council wants to spend 16.4 billion on rail infrastructure
Work near Bern railroad station in 2016 (archive image) Keystone The National Council wants to spend CHF 16.4 billion on rail infrastructure between 2025 and 2028. It followed the Federal Council in discussing the matter on Monday. It rejected a proposal to increase the amount by CHF 500 million. In the overall vote, the National...
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Europe’s public transport satisfaction rates
The European Commission’s ‘Report on the Quality of Life in European Cities, 2023’ sheds light on which European cities and capitals are leading the way in public transport satisfaction. For expatriates living in or thinking of moving to Europe, understanding how public transport systems stack up can significantly influence day-to-day life. Zurich scores highest in...
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Sadir Caparov Announces Railway Cooperation with Germany
Kyrgyz President Sadir Japarov made important statements at the “Central Asia + Germany” summit in Astana. Japarov announced that he wants to cooperate with Germany’s business world on the railway project that will connect China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. Strategic Railway Project President Japarov stated that the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project will significantly improve trade and logistics...
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Swiss Saga, Part 3: Tunnel vision at Lötschberg – Trains
A Trenitalia high speed train from Milan emerges from the Lötschberg Base Tunnel at Frutigen, Switzerland on Sept. 17, 2024. David Lassen SPIEZ, Switzerland — At the midpoint of this busy Swiss trip, I have — for the time being — moved on from working on my article on the Rhätische Bahn to work for...
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Construction starts on first large-scale solar park in Swiss Alps
Switzerland wants to develop large solar farms in high-mountain regions to generate lots of extra renewable power, especially in winter. The first major project under the federal government’s “Solar Express” scheme is being built near the village of Sedrun in southeast Switzerland. This content was published on September 13, 2024 – 09:00 Simon Bradley...