SNCF and SBB extend their partnership for TGV Lyria services
The French and Swiss state railways SNCF and SBB have renewed their cooperation agreement until 2027. The TGV Lyria cross-border services will thus continue running for at least another five years.Read more
Do we really need a EU-wide solution for train ticketing issues?
Booking international train tickets in many cases remains an uphill battle. But how all-encompassing does a solution have to be? Should there be a continent-wide roadmap or will strategic local steps suffice? This was the...Read more
SBB to kick off 182-million-euro expansion of Basel station
SBB’s train station in Basel will gain an additional platform and a temporary overpass as part of a 180-million franc expansion project (182,7 million euros). The works, which will begin in January, are necessary in...Read more
Join the discussion about infrastructure monitoring and maintenance at the Intelligent Rail Summit
There are now less than two weeks to go until the Intelligent Rail Summit, which will be held in Konstanz, Germany. On November 16-17, speakers from operators, infrastructure managers, technology companies and the academia will...Read more
The Intelligent Rail Summit 2022 programme is finalised
There are less than three weeks to go until this year’s Intelligent Rail Summit. With the programme now complete, all signs are green for another successful edition of this important event, which features more than...Read more
Ensuring railway reliability in times of turmoil
The month of November is fast approaching, which means the Intelligent Rail Summit 2022 is just around the corner. The events of the past few months have underscored the strategic importance of railways, and infrastructure...Read more
SBB taps the brakes in bid to save energy
SBB announced its concrete energy saving measures this week. It will reduce travel speed in the Gotthard Base Tunnel, turn down the heat in train compartments and switch off some of the lights at train...Read more
Swiss Green Party parliamentary leader stranded after no-show sleeper train
Aline Trede, who heads the Greens in the Swiss Parliament, had to spend the night on the platform in Basel earlier this week as the Nightjet to Amsterdam failed to show up. Local media were...Read more
Switzerland modifies 2050 rail plan focussing on short distances
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...Read more
Rhaetian Railway details record attempt with world’s longest passenger train
Attempting to assemble and run the longest passenger train in the world is not without challenges and obstacles, Swiss operator Rhaetian Railway (RhB) said at a press conference on Wednesday. Among other things, it will...Read more
SBB acquires new train sets for international services to Germany
Swiss railway company SBB has inked a deal with Stadler for the purchase of seven additional Giruno trains. The units will be used for SBB’s international services to Germany, as its current Eurocity compositions from...Read more
Stadler wins out in Swiss federal court and secures mammoth deal
A Swiss Federal Administrative Court has rejected an objection made by an unsuccessful bidder in last year’s tender for new trains. This clears the way for Stadler to secure its deal.Read more
SBB at 175 years: anniversary events and record attempt planned
Swiss railway company SBB is celebrating its 175th anniversary in 2022, and will be kicking off a celebratory programme on Saturday that will run through October.Read more