Night train comeback will bring climate-friendly European travel
“This is a good day for the climate, our customers and the coming together of Europe on rails.” Those were the words of Deutsche Bahn CEO Richard Lutz this Tuesday in an online press conference...Read more
DB, ÖBB, SNCF and SBB announce night train connections from 2021
DB, ÖBB, SNCF and SBB are planning to re-introduce and operate new cross-border night train connections in Europe from 2021. These new connections are part of the Trans-Europ Express 2 network that is set to...Read more
DB and SBB will increase rail services between Germany and Switzerland
Rail operators Deutsche Bahn (DB) and SBB will further expand international passenger services between Germany and Switzerland over the medium term. This will involve the introduction of new direct services from Hamburg to Ticino and...Read more
Successful train evacuation exercise in the Ceneri Base Tunnel
Swiss railway operator SBB conducted a rescue exercise in the Ceneri Base Tunnel last weekend. The main focus of the “Sare” rescue exercise and emergency drills was to go over the rescue procedures inside and...Read more
SBB to install 1,000 interactive screens at train stations
To enhance passenger information systems at small and medium-sized train stations, SBB is installing interactive screens. The first devices were deployed in the municipalities of Suhr, Illnau-Effretikon and Düdingen in September. In general, 1,000 screens...Read more
SBB and ÖBB plan further expansion of night train services in Europe
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) and Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) announced their Nightjet strategy for 2024. Planning is underway for new night trains from Switzerland to Amsterdam, Rome and Barcelona. SBB and ÖBB signed a corresponding...Read more
Remote-controlled shunting on tests in Switzerland
An obstacle detection system is being tested on tracks in Switzerland. It enables to control the shunting operations from a remote location. If the trials will be successful, the solution will be mounted on SBB’s...Read more
Second life for concrete sleepers in Switzerland
Is it possible for railways to reduce CO2 emissions with the help of concrete sleepers? Swiss producer Vigier Rail has an innovative answer to this question. It has started to recycle the old sleepers using...Read more
Railways digitise catering services
Railway undertakings are paying more and more attention to self-service digital services. Tickets purchased via mobile apps or online shops have already become the rule for passengers. As a further step, the operators are developing...Read more
SBB lacks train drivers due to corona crisis
Swiss national railway operator SBB is not able to relaunch its normal schedule. The company lacks train drivers due to some delays, caused by the corona crisis, in its recruitment and training campaigns. SBB will...Read more
Digital coupling reduces human exposure to risks
The Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking has approved the European DAC (Digital Automatic Coupler) Delivery Programme proposed by its Executive Director on request of the railway undertakings. It will encompass all actors of the European rail sector....Read more
SBB relaunches long-distance trains to Italy
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has resumed the long-distance international trains to Italy. From Monday, 29 June, they are available for the customers who want to travel from several cities in Switzerland to Milan. It is...Read more
Switzerland generates traction current with solar panels
Swiss railway operator SBB is moving further in implementing its energy-saving policy. The company has started to generate traction energy with the help of solar panels. In five years, SBB will consume only traction current...Read more