Switzerland to implement smartrail 4.0 traffic management system
Swiss railway companies are working together on the development and implementation of the smartrail 4.0 traffic management system. The new solution will integrate interlocking, control technology, trackside installations, data transmission systems and traffic control systems...Read more
Switzerland to construct first Hyperloop route in Europe
Switzerland will become the first European country to test the Hyperloop technology. Non-profit research institute EuroTube together with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) and canton Valais will construct the three-kilometre trial track. The works are expected...Read more
680 Swiss stations will become accessible for disabled people
Around 580 railway stations in Switzerland will be modernised while 100 stations will be adapted by 2023 to become accessible for people with reduced mobility. Such measures allow doubling the number of stations fit for...Read more
Schweizerische Südostbahn to receive more Flirt trains
Stadler has signed a contract with Swiss regional rail company Schweizerische Südostbahn (SOB) for supplying twelve additional Flirt trains on Thursday. The units will enter service in December 2019. Initially, they will serve regional routes...Read more
IT solutions become crucial for development of railway infrastructure
The railway industry becomes more and more interrelated with IT solutions. Several European countries have already implemented some, while others are just thinking about it. What are the advantages of IT solutions for infrastructure asset...Read more
SBB permitted to operate new Twindexx double-decker trains
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) received a two-year operating licence for its Bombardier Twindexx double-decker trains. The units will be operated on intercity and inter-regional lines. The decision, taken by the Switzerland Federal Office of Transport (BAV),...Read more
Bitcoin sales becomes regular service SBB
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) started the sale of Bitcoin as a pilot project two years ago and as of Thursday, it has become a regular service. About 6,000 customers buy the cryptocurrency at SBB ticket...Read more