Switzerland modifies 2050 rail plan focussing on short distances

Regional train in Switzerland (SBB)

Improving rail services primarily on short and medium distances, such as increasing the S-Bahn services, is the new strategy for Switzerland. To this end, the Swiss Federal Council has revised its long-term rail strategy ‘Bahn 2050’.

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Author: Esther Geerts

Former Editor RailTech.com

1 comment op “Switzerland modifies 2050 rail plan focussing on short distances”

bönström bönström|07.07.22|23:36

“Additional capacity and increase operational stability” shall be Goal – and provided by upgrading of existing – from one to two tracks, etc.,
Simply a strategy, singular, for ensured robustness, is present!
Period requested just is limited, etc.
“Expenditure is covered by the Rail Infrastructure Fund (BIF). Operation and maintenance of the railways will also remain financed in the long term.”, simple as that! No wonder SBB remains top quality!
Pease infrastructure managers, listen and learn!

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Switzerland modifies 2050 rail plan focussing on short distances

Regional train in Switzerland (SBB)

Improving rail services primarily on short and medium distances, such as increasing the S-Bahn services, is the new strategy for Switzerland. To this end, the Swiss Federal Council has revised its long-term rail strategy ‘Bahn 2050’.

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Author: Esther Geerts

Former Editor RailTech.com

1 comment op “Switzerland modifies 2050 rail plan focussing on short distances”

bönström bönström|07.07.22|23:36

“Additional capacity and increase operational stability” shall be Goal – and provided by upgrading of existing – from one to two tracks, etc.,
Simply a strategy, singular, for ensured robustness, is present!
Period requested just is limited, etc.
“Expenditure is covered by the Rail Infrastructure Fund (BIF). Operation and maintenance of the railways will also remain financed in the long term.”, simple as that! No wonder SBB remains top quality!
Pease infrastructure managers, listen and learn!

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