Topic: Swiss Federal Council

digital automatic coupling Switzerland to deploy 180 million francs for DAC development

The Swiss Federal Council will invest 180 million francs (around 192 million euros) for the deployment of the Digital Automatic Couplng (DAC). The Swiss Ministry…
Will Switzerland fund the upgrade of the railway on the Rhine’s left bank?

The Swiss Federal Council proposed three measures to boost the modal shift from road to rail across the Alps. The main measure is the financing…
Swiss Council asks for public funds to invest in private rail freight facilities

The Swiss Federal Council is asking for 188,8 million euros (185 million francs) for investments in private rail freight facilities, such as terminals and sidings,…
The Swiss Federal Council wants to pour millions into single wagonload

The Swiss Federal Council wants to make funds available to improve the country’s rail freight sector and keep single wagonload transport financially viable. If approved…
INTERVIEW SBB Cargo: ‘No RU has managed to offer single wagonload traffic alone’

For many countries, Switzerland is an example to look up to when setting up a rail freight transport and infrastructure policy. Just like Swiss clocks,…
The Swiss Federal Council opted to fully double the Lötschberg Tunnel

The Swiss Federal Council has submitted a proposal to double the entirety of the Lötschberg tunnel, running for 35 kilometres from Raron to Frutigen. Now…
Switzerland: more money but fewer resources for rail in 2025-28

The Swiss Federal Council set a spending limit of 15,1 billion francs (15,43 billion euros) for rail operations as well as maintenance and modernisation of…
Switzerland: adverse reactions for SBB’s one-off financing and waivers plans

The Swiss Federal Council proposed to provide a one-off financial injection of 1,25 billion Swiss Francs to state-owned SBB and waive long-distance track access charges…
Swiss single wagonload support: ‘yes, but…’, says rail sector

The Swiss Federal Council’s scheme to grow rail freight is currently in consultation until 24 February. The plan focuses on two variants: either supporting single…
Interview Can single wagonload traffic be profitable in Switzerland?

Single wagonload traffic in Switzerland is no longer financially viable, but it is deemed essential by many. The Federal Office of Transport is currently outlining…