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Swiss Train Derailment In Brig: Delays Ongoing

A train derailment near the Swiss-Italian border prompts a service interruption on the Brig VS-Domodossola line.

More Trains For Ascension & Whit Sunday Holidays in Ticino

SBB enhances travel options during Ascension and Whitsun holidays, offering over 52,000 extra seats.

Level Crossing In AG Leaves A Women Dead: Looking For Witnesses

A senior woman was fatally struck by a train at a level crossing, highlighting concerns over pedestrian safety near railway tracks.

Swiss E-Bike and Motorcycle Accidents Share The Same Injuries: University Hospital Zurich Study Shows

If an e-bike rider has an accident, the injuries are often serious: the pattern of serious head injuries suffered by e-bikers is more similar to that of motorcyclists than cyclists, as a study shows.

2 Dutch Skiers Escape Death In Vaud

Two Dutch ski tourers faced a perilous situation due to an avalanche above Col du Pillon in Les Diablerets VD, highlighting the ongoing risks in the snow-covered Vaud Alps.

SBB Will Be 100% Green By 2030

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) sets ambitious sustainability goals, aiming for a fully renewable energy operation and significant emissions reduction by 2030.

Easter Return Traffic Heavy Through Gotthard

Delays all day across Switzerland as the Easter holiday comes to an end. Traffic particularly bad in Gotthard.

France Saves Swiss Nationals Stuck In Haiti

France orchestrates a critical evacuation of 170 citizens and Europeans, including Swiss SDC staff, from tumultuous Haiti.

Swiss Air Strikes

Swiss Air Flew With 0 Passengers Because Of German Strikes

Security staff strikes at Berlin, Hamburg, and Stuttgart airports force Swiss airlines to fly aircraft back to Switzerland without passengers.

Stadler Rail

Stadler Rail Makes More Profit: Markets Unconvinced

Stadler Rail bounces back from the previous year's slump, marking a record net profit since its IPO.

SBB Posts Profit

SBB Posts Profit: First Time in 3 Years – Trouble Ahead?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) records a CHF 267 million profit in 2023, a positive shift after years of losses, yet faces the uphill task of addressing its CHF 11.

Best Airport in Europe

Best Airport in Europe: Zurich Wins – Six Years Running

Zurich Airport clinches the prestigious ASQ Award and the World Travel Awards title, reinforcing its status as Europe's leading airport in the 25 to 40 million passenger category.

Rail Strike in Germany With Repercussions for Switzerland

The German rail strike halts cross-border connections, impacting travel plans. SBB steps in with alternative arrangements to minimize domestic disruptions.

Swiss Air Planes Grounded, Wet-Leasing: 2 Years of Problems Ahead

Swiss airline grapples with A320 engine troubles, leading to extended aircraft groundings and significant financial impacts, with no quick resolution in sight.

Avalanche Danger

Second Highest Avalanche Danger Level Prevails in Parts of the Alps

The Avalanche Institute issues a high alert for parts of Switzerland, urging caution amid significant snowfall predictions.

Swissair debt

Swissair Debt: 20 Years of Liquidation, 2.8 Billion Recovered

21 February 2024

Swissair's two-decade-long debt restructuring saga. With the liquidator Karl Wüthrich presenting the conclusive accounts.

Zurich Airport

Zurich Airport Expansion Vote March 3rd – Claims of Underhanded Tactics

21 February 2024

Zurich Airport expansion referendum. Green cantonal councillor Urs Dietschi criticism, and the government's alleged delay tactics.

Rail strike

Rail Strike in France Has an Impact on Switzerland

15 February 2024

The rail strike in France starting Thursday will significantly impact Swiss rail operations, affecting weekend travel plans.

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