https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Switzerland in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Geneva has been singled out as lacking direct train connections to other major European cities, according to a new Greenpeace analysis. https://www.thelocal.ch/20240702/geneva-flops-swiss-city-singled-out-for-lacking-direct-european-train-connections Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:30:40 +0200 geneva-flops-swiss-city-singled-out-for-lacking-direct-european-train-connections The first train operated by German transport provider Flixtrain arrived from Berlin in Basel on Thursday. Here’s what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.ch/20220516/10-francs-everything-you-need-to-know-about-flixtrains-basel-to-berlin-line Mon, 16 May 2022 18:55:24 +0200 10-francs-everything-you-need-to-know-about-flixtrains-basel-to-berlin-line Switzerland opened its Ceneri tunnel on Friday - completing a mammoth project cutting a new route through the Alps which should transform rail links between northern and southern Europe. https://www.thelocal.ch/20200904/new-swiss-alps-tunnel-set-to-transform-europes-rail-links Fri, 04 Sep 2020 16:56:49 +0200 new-swiss-alps-tunnel-set-to-transform-europes-rail-links Various employers in Switzerland are adopting flexible working hours to relieve congestion in public transportation during rush hour and protect their employees against possible Covid-19 infection. https://www.thelocal.ch/20200706/how-swiss-companies-help-their-employees-avoid-getting-sick-on-public-transportation Mon, 06 Jul 2020 13:31:38 +0200 how-swiss-companies-help-their-employees-avoid-getting-sick-on-public-transportation The Zurich Transport Association (ZVV) and several other regional transit authorities are set to abolish the five franc ‘night surcharge’ for using public transport. https://www.thelocal.ch/20200623/night-surcharge-for-public-transport-to-be-abolished-across-switzerland Tue, 23 Jun 2020 18:22:53 +0200 night-surcharge-for-public-transport-to-be-abolished-across-switzerland From 2021 onwards, passengers on public transport in Switzerland will be able to claim compensation if their service is delayed or cancelled. https://www.thelocal.ch/20200521/swiss-public-transport-passengers-to-be-reimbursed-for-delays-from-2021 Thu, 21 May 2020 12:18:22 +0200 swiss-public-transport-passengers-to-be-reimbursed-for-delays-from-2021 Wearing a mask will be recommended - but not required - on all public transport in Zurich from Monday. https://www.thelocal.ch/20200507/coronavirus-zurich-recommends-masks-on-public-transport-from-may-11th Thu, 07 May 2020 18:46:59 +0200 coronavirus-zurich-recommends-masks-on-public-transport-from-may-11th A dozen people were injured in the central Swiss city of Lucerne Monday, when a train sped into the station and slammed into a buffer, police said. https://www.thelocal.ch/20200203/lucerne-12-hurt-as-train-hits-buffer-at-swiss-station Mon, 03 Feb 2020 13:18:27 +0100 lucerne-12-hurt-as-train-hits-buffer-at-swiss-station To reduce reliance on private cars, authorities in Switzerland are considering expanding public transport to include taxi options. https://www.thelocal.ch/20200121/switzerland-considers-expanding-public-transport-to-include-taxis Tue, 21 Jan 2020 22:36:54 +0100 switzerland-considers-expanding-public-transport-to-include-taxis People in Switzerland ride trains more frequently than residents of other European countries https://www.thelocal.ch/20191216/when-it-comes-to-train-travel-the-swiss-are-on-the-right-track Mon, 16 Dec 2019 13:50:29 +0100 when-it-comes-to-train-travel-the-swiss-are-on-the-right-track Opening in mid-December, the Léman Express is set to be Europe’s largest cross-border train network. Here’s how it will reduce journey times and cut traffic in and around Geneva. https://www.thelocal.ch/20191117/how-the-new-lman-express-will-cut-genevas-traffic-woes Sun, 17 Nov 2019 22:52:57 +0100 how-the-new-lman-express-will-cut-genevas-traffic-woes From excellent rail and bus links to being an early adopter of ‘sharing mobility’, Zurich is ranked first out of all European cities for mobility. https://www.thelocal.ch/20191126/why-zurich-is-ranked-the-best-city-in-europe-for-public-transport Tue, 26 Nov 2019 11:53:56 +0100 why-zurich-is-ranked-the-best-city-in-europe-for-public-transport Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) are expanding their services to France, Germany and Italy. https://www.thelocal.ch/20191125/more-newer-trains-from-switzerland-to-european-destinations Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:35:55 +0100 more-newer-trains-from-switzerland-to-european-destinations From the end of November 2019, passengers using the SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) app will automatically pay the lowest price for their journey - regardless of which ticket they bought. https://www.thelocal.ch/20191114/swiss-train-routes-to-choose-lower-price-automatically-by-end-november Thu, 14 Nov 2019 11:38:56 +0100 swiss-train-routes-to-choose-lower-price-automatically-by-end-november Amid increasing delays, the Swiss Federal Rail Authority (SBB) have developed a set of strategies to overcome a ‘self-inflicted problem’. https://www.thelocal.ch/20191031/timetable-changes-and-flexible-departures-heres-how-swiss-rail-is-planning-to-tackle-late-services Thu, 31 Oct 2019 13:03:27 +0100 timetable-changes-and-flexible-departures-heres-how-swiss-rail-is-planning-to-tackle-late-services Services on the new Léman Express network which will soon link greater Geneva with neighbouring France will run all night on the weekend, it has been announced. https://www.thelocal.ch/20190813/genevas-new-regional-trains-to-run-all-night-on-weekend Tue, 13 Aug 2019 13:03:28 +0200 genevas-new-regional-trains-to-run-all-night-on-weekend People who travel on Switzerland's trains, trams and buses without a valid ticket will now have their details placed in a national register, the country’s public transport industry group said on Monday. https://www.thelocal.ch/20190401/swiss-fare-dodgers-to-go-on-national-electronic-register Mon, 01 Apr 2019 18:12:04 +0200 swiss-fare-dodgers-to-go-on-national-electronic-register Travellers on most Zurich tram lines can expect delays from Friday morning on after a potential problem was spotted with the city's fleet of Cobra trams. https://www.thelocal.ch/20190321/zurich-trams-set-for-delays-from-friday-morning-on Thu, 21 Mar 2019 19:51:54 +0100 zurich-trams-set-for-delays-from-friday-morning-on Holders of the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) half fare (Halbtax/demi-tarif) travelcard are set to receive 15 Swiss francs (€13.20) in credit, the rail company announced on Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.ch/20190319/all-holders-of-swiss-half-fare-travelcard-to-get-15-francs-credit Tue, 19 Mar 2019 21:22:56 +0100 all-holders-of-swiss-half-fare-travelcard-to-get-15-francs-credit The head of Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has suggested the company could, in future, offer customers a full refund in the event of seriously late trains. https://www.thelocal.ch/20190122/full-refunds-could-be-possible-on-seriously-late-services-swiss-train-boss Tue, 22 Jan 2019 12:22:23 +0100 full-refunds-could-be-possible-on-seriously-late-services-swiss-train-boss